Vicks Vapodrops (130 Cough Drops) Menthol Ginger Honey Flavour 130 Cough Drops

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Glycerin: This is a sugar alcohol compound that comes from plants, and it coats an irritated throat, which can quell coughing.

Kanezaki M, et al. (2017). Effect of the cooling sensation induced by olfactory stimulation by L-menthol on dyspnoea: A pilot study. Your mom may have told you cough drops were “just candy,” and depending on the cough drop, she may have been right. If you’re worried about overdosing, follow the dosage on the label or avoid menthol lozenges completely.Menthol helps cool your airway passages and soothe your throat. It may be paired with benzocaine, a local anesthetic. Honey: Like glycerin, honey can coat the throat, making it feel less irritated so you don’t have the urge to cough. It is also antimicrobial, although often cough drops don’t contain real honey.

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WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your But while some are mostly sugar, others contain specifically soothing ingredients, such as pain medication (like benzocaine) or cooling agents (like menthol.) And even the ones that are mostly sugar can be helpful: Some people like the texture of honey (which is sugar) and feel it helps their throat feel less irritated, so coughing is not triggered as often. Keep in mind that cough drops also contain a fair amount of sugar. Eating an excessive amount of cough drops on a regular basis may also lead to weight gain over time.

When treating a very sore throat, talk with the doctor if signs last more than 2 days, or happen with fever, headache, rash, upset stomach, Some people love the sweet taste and calming effects of cough drops and may want to take them even when they don’t have a cough. But eating more than the recommended amount of cough drops — or anything for that matter — can result in a few unwanted symptoms. How many cough drops is too many?The point is to find one that works for you. “They can ease your symptoms and make a cold less miserable, so if they make you feel better, go ahead,” says Dr. Tosh. “What works for me may not be what someone else prefers, so try some out.”

But it would take rapid ingestion, which would likely first cause other health risks, such as choking and nausea. Edward L. Mabry, Executive, 91". The New York Times. 1989-02-05. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2019-11-20. There’s no standard limit to how many cough lozenges can be consumed. This is largely due to the amount of active ingredient variation between brands. doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Sugar-free varieties of cough drops are available, but eating too many of them can have a laxative effect. This is especially true for cough drops that contain a sugar substitute known as sorbitol.The most common medication in a cough drop is menthol. This is an organic compound made from peppermint, eucalyptus, and other mint oils. Drier, Mary (2020-02-28). "The two Vs of home remedies and mustard patches". Huron Daily Tribune . Retrieved 2022-03-02.