cough syrups

Liquid cold remedies

Cough syrups are a kind of medicine, usually somewhat sweetened, that are intended to treat coughs and related symptoms.

Most are taken by mouth and are usually taken in a measured dose.

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medicinal form/delivery method

cough syrupsinhalers

Devices delivering aerosolized medication

nebulizers · throat lozenges · cough drops · pills · tablets

therapeutic action

cough syrupsexpectorants

Medicines that loosen phlegm

emetics · mucolytics · ipecac · bronchodilators

medicinal approach

cough syrupshome remedies

Informal household cures

honey and lemon · herbal teas · steam inhalation · folk remedies · chicken soup

Family

cough, syrup, coughs, coughed, coughing, syrups, syrupy

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Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G