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Cough Medicines & Tablets

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
benzonatate 4.1 784 reviews for benzonatate to treat Cough Rx C N
Generic name:
benzonatate systemic
Brand names:
Tessalon Perles, Tessalon
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Mucinex 5.3 54 reviews for Mucinex to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
guaifenesin 5.8 96 reviews for guaifenesin to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Brand names:
Mucinex, Altarussin, Amibid LA, Bidex-400, Diabetic Tussin Chest Congestion, Drituss G, Fenesin IR, Guaifenex G, Guaifenex LA, Guiatuss, Hytuss, Mucinex for Kids, Mucinex Maximum Strength, Robafen, Scot-Tussin Expectorant, Tussin Expectorant, Xpect
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Benadryl 9.7 3 reviews for Benadryl to treat Cough Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Promethazine DM 5.0 34 reviews for Promethazine DM to treat Cough Rx C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / promethazine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dextromethorphan 3.7 384 reviews for dextromethorphan to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Brand names:
Delsym, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief, Babee Cof, Buckley's Mixture Cough Suppressant, Buckleys Mixture, Creomulsion, DexAlone, ElixSure Cough, Hold, Robafen Cough Liquidgels, Robitussin Children's Cough Long-Acting, Robitussin CoughGels Long-Acting, Scot-Tussin Diabetes, Silphen DM, Sucrets Cough, Vicks Dayquil Cough, Vicks Formula 44
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Tessalon Perles 5.2 182 reviews for Tessalon Perles to treat Cough Rx C N
Generic name:
benzonatate systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cheratussin AC 5.0 30 reviews for Cheratussin AC to treat Cough Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM 8.8 6 reviews for Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tussionex Pennkinetic 9.4 86 reviews for Tussionex Pennkinetic to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Mucinex DM 5.2 14 reviews for Mucinex DM to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
codeine / promethazine 7.1 61 reviews for codeine / promethazine to treat Cough Rx C 5 X
Generic name:
codeine / promethazine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
codeine / guaifenesin 5.6 85 reviews for codeine / guaifenesin to treat Cough Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Brand names:
Cheratussin AC, Guaiatussin AC, Virtussin A/C, Allfen CD, Cheracol with Codeine, Codar GF, Duraganidin NR, M-Clear WC, Mar-cof CG, Mytussin AC, Robafen AC
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hycodan 8.6 37 reviews for Hycodan to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
homatropine / hydrocodone systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Delsym 3.3 238 reviews for Delsym to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
gabapentin Off-label 6.8 6 reviews for gabapentin to treat Cough Rx C N X
Generic name:
gabapentin systemic
Drug class:
gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Tessalon 5.7 34 reviews for Tessalon to treat Cough Rx C N
Generic name:
benzonatate systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone 9.4 111 reviews for chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone systemic
Brand names:
Tussionex Pennkinetic, TussiCaps
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
diphenhydramine 7.6 5 reviews for diphenhydramine to treat Cough Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Brand names:
Benadryl, Allermax, Banophen, Benadryl Allergy, Benadryl Children's Allergy, Complete Allergy Relief, Dicopanol, Diphedryl, Diphen, Diphenhist, Dormin, Dytuss, Scot-Tussin Allergy, Siladryl Allergy, Silphen Cough, Twilite, Valu-Dryl
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Hydromet 8.0 34 reviews for Hydromet to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
homatropine / hydrocodone systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin 6.0 28 reviews for dextromethorphan / guaifenesin to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Brand names:
Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM, Mucinex DM, Tussin DM, Guaifenesin DM, Mucinex DM Maximum Strength, Mucus Relief DM, Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM Maximum Strength, Aquatab DM, Biocotron, Broncotron, Delsym Cough+ Chest Congestion DM, Diabetic Tuss DM, Fenesin DM IR, G-Zyncof, HT Tuss DM, Humibid CS, Mucinex Children's Cough, Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max, Pecgen DMX, Phlemex, Safetussin DM, Scot-Tussin Senior, Siltussin DM, Siltussin DM DAS Cough Formula, Siltussin-DM DAS-NA, Siltussin-DM DAS-NA Maximum Strength, Tusnel Diabetic, Tussin DM Max, Vicks DayQuil Mucus Control DM, Zyncof
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Dilaudid 9.0 2 reviews for Dilaudid to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
hydromorphone systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
acetaminophen / hydrocodone 9.5 32 reviews for acetaminophen / hydrocodone to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / hydrocodone systemic
Brand name:
Xodol
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief 3.8 41 reviews for Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
homatropine / hydrocodone 7.9 96 reviews for homatropine / hydrocodone to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
homatropine / hydrocodone systemic
Brand names:
Hycodan, Hydromet, Tussigon
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amitriptyline Off-label 10 1 review for amitriptyline to treat Cough Rx C N X
Generic name:
amitriptyline systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
codeine 9.5 4 reviews for codeine to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
codeine systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics), antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Guaiatussin AC Rate Add review Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
dextromethorphan / promethazine 5.3 38 reviews for dextromethorphan / promethazine to treat Cough Rx C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / promethazine systemic
Brand name:
Promethazine DM
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tussin DM Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Virtussin A/C 5.5 6 reviews for Virtussin A/C to treat Cough Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / codeine 8.2 12 reviews for acetaminophen / codeine to treat Cough Rx C M X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / codeine systemic
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine 10 1 review for acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine to treat Cough OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Day & Night (Night Formula), Delsym Night Time Multi-Symptom, Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime Liquid
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Allermax Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Altarussin Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Amibid LA Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Babee Cof Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Banophen Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Benadryl Allergy Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Benadryl Children's Allergy Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bidex-400 Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Buckley's Mixture Cough Suppressant 9.0 3 reviews for Buckley's Mixture Cough Suppressant to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Buckleys Mixture 6.5 4 reviews for Buckleys Mixture to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Complete Allergy Relief Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Creomulsion Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
DexAlone Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Diabetic Tussin Chest Congestion Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Dicopanol Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Diphedryl Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Diphen Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Diphenhist Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dormin Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Drituss G Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Dytuss Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ElixSure Cough Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Fenesin IR Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Guaifenesin DM Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
guaifenesin / hydrocodone 9.0 4 reviews for guaifenesin / hydrocodone to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
guaifenesin / hydrocodone systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Guaifenex G Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Guaifenex LA Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Guiatuss Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Halls Mentho-Lyptus Drops Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Hold Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
hydromorphone 9.0 2 reviews for hydromorphone to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
hydromorphone systemic
Brand name:
Dilaudid
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Hytuss Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Mucinex DM Maximum Strength 5.5 2 reviews for Mucinex DM Maximum Strength to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Mucinex for Kids Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Mucinex Maximum Strength 6.7 6 reviews for Mucinex Maximum Strength to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Mucus Relief DM Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Robafen 4.0 1 review for Robafen to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Robafen Cough Liquidgels Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Robitussin Children's Cough Long-Acting 1.0 1 review for Robitussin Children's Cough Long-Acting to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM Maximum Strength Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Robitussin CoughGels Long-Acting 4.3 3 reviews for Robitussin CoughGels Long-Acting to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Robitussin Nighttime Cough DM Rate Add review OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Scot-Tussin Allergy Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Scot-Tussin Diabetes 10 1 review for Scot-Tussin Diabetes to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Scot-Tussin Expectorant Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Siladryl Allergy Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Silphen Cough Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Silphen DM Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sucrets Cough Rate Add review OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tussin Expectorant Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Twilite Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Valu-Dryl Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks Dayquil Cough 10 2 reviews for Vicks Dayquil Cough to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks Formula 44 5.0 1 review for Vicks Formula 44 to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Xpect Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
expectorants
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan systemic
Brand names:
Children's Triacting, Delsym Cough & Sore Throat, Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat, Tylenol Children’s Cold + Cough + Sore Throat
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Brand names:
Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief, Clear Cough PM Multi-Symptom, Contac Cold + Flu (Night) Cooling Relief Liquid, Coricidin HBP Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold, Robitussin Peak Cold Nighttime Cold + Flu
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Comtrex Cold and Cough Maximum Strength, Robitussin Peak Cold Daytime Cold + Flu, Sudafed PE Pressure+Pain+Cough, Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough, Theraflu Warming Relief Daytime Severe Cold & Cough, Tylenol Cold Max Day, Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Relief
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Powerfast Fizz Night Rate Add review OTC N X
Generic name:
aspirin / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Day & Night (Night Formula) Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Powerfast Fizz Day and Night Rate Add review OTC N X
Generic name:
aspirin / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Allfen C Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbetapentane / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Allfen CD Rate Add review Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Allfen CX Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbetapentane / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aquatab DM Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
aspirin / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine Rate Add review OTC N X
Generic name:
aspirin / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Brand names:
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Powerfast Fizz Night, Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Powerfast Fizz Day and Night
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Biocotron Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Broncotron Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Capron DM Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / pyrilamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Capron DMT Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / pyrilamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
carbetapentane / guaifenesin Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbetapentane / guaifenesin systemic
Brand names:
Allfen C, Allfen CX, Xpect-AT
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cepacol Sore Throat From Post Nasal Drip Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Cheracol with Codeine Rate Add review Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Children's Triacting Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Chlo Hist Rate Add review OTC C N X
Generic name:
chlophedianol / dexbrompheniramine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
chlophedianol Rate Add review N U X
Generic name:
chlophedianol systemic
Drug class:
antitussives
For consumers:
interactions,
chlophedianol / dexbrompheniramine Rate Add review OTC C N X
Generic name:
chlophedianol / dexbrompheniramine systemic
Brand name:
Chlo Hist
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
chlophedianol / pyrilamine 10 1 review for chlophedianol / pyrilamine to treat Cough OTC C N X
Generic name:
chlophedianol / pyrilamine systemic
Brand name:
Ninjacof
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
chlorpheniramine / codeine Rate Add review Rx/OTC C M X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / codeine systemic
Brand name:
Codar AR
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Clear Cough PM Multi-Symptom Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Codar AR Rate Add review OTC C M X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / codeine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Codar GF Rate Add review Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cold Multi-Symptom (Nighttime) Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Comtrex Cold and Cough Maximum Strength Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Comtrex Nighttime Cold & Cough Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Contac Cold + Flu (Night) Cooling Relief Liquid Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Coricidin HBP Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Delsym Cough & Sore Throat Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Delsym Cough+ Chest Congestion DM Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Delsym Night Time Multi-Symptom Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
dextromethorphan / doxylamine Rate Add review OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Brand names:
Robitussin Nighttime Cough DM, Nighttime Cough, Safetussin PM, Vicks Nyquil Cough
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
dextromethorphan / hexylresorcinol Rate Add review OTC N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / hexylresorcinol systemic
Brand name:
Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat + Cough Relief
Drug class:
mouth and throat products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
dextromethorphan / pyrilamine Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / pyrilamine systemic
Brand names:
Capron DM, Capron DMT
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Diabetic Tuss DM Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Duraganidin NR Rate Add review Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Fenesin DM IR Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Flexall Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
G-Zyncof Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
glycerin Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
glycerin systemic
Drug class:
laxatives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
HT Tuss DM Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Humibid CS Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Koldets Cough Drops Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Luden's Honey Lemon Throat Drops Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
M-Clear WC Rate Add review Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Mar-cof CG Rate Add review Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Medikoff Drops Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
menthol Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Brand names:
Halls Mentho-Lyptus Drops, Cepacol Sore Throat From Post Nasal Drip, Flexall, Koldets Cough Drops, Luden's Honey Lemon Throat Drops, Medikoff Drops, N Ice, Robitussin Cough Drop, Vicks Cough Drops
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Mucinex Children's Cough Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max 1.0 1 review for Mucinex Fast-Max DM Max to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat + Cough Relief Rate Add review OTC N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / hexylresorcinol systemic
Drug class:
mouth and throat products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Mytussin AC Rate Add review Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
N Ice Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Nighttime Cough Rate Add review OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ninjacof 10 1 review for Ninjacof to treat Cough OTC C N X
Generic name:
chlophedianol / pyrilamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Pecgen DMX Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Phlemex Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
potassium iodide 3.0 1 review for potassium iodide to treat Cough Rx/OTC D N
Generic name:
potassium iodide systemic
Brand names:
SSKI, ThyroShield
Drug class:
expectorants, antithyroid agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Robafen AC Rate Add review Rx C M X
Generic name:
codeine / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Robitussin Cough Drop Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Robitussin Peak Cold Daytime Cold + Flu Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Robitussin Peak Cold Nighttime Cold + Flu Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Safetussin DM 7.0 1 review for Safetussin DM to treat Cough Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Safetussin PM Rate Add review OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Scot-Tussin Senior Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Siltussin DM Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Siltussin DM DAS Cough Formula Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Siltussin-DM DAS-NA Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Siltussin-DM DAS-NA Maximum Strength Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
SSKI 3.0 1 review for SSKI to treat Cough Rx/OTC D N
Generic name:
potassium iodide systemic
Drug class:
expectorants, antithyroid agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Sudafed PE Pressure+Pain+Cough Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough Caplets Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Theraflu Warming Relief Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ThyroShield Rate Add review Rx/OTC D N
Generic name:
potassium iodide systemic
Drug class:
expectorants, antithyroid agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tusnel Diabetic Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
TussiCaps 9.3 6 reviews for TussiCaps to treat Cough Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tussigon Rate Add review Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
homatropine / hydrocodone systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tussin DM Max Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tylenol Children’s Cold + Cough + Sore Throat Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tylenol Cold Max Day Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime Liquid Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks Cough Drops Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Relief Rate Add review OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks DayQuil Mucus Control DM Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vicks Nyquil Cough Rate Add review OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Xodol Rate Add review Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / hydrocodone systemic
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xpect-AT Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carbetapentane / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Zyncof Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
dextromethorphan / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
upper respiratory combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

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Alternative treatments for Cough

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Cough. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Cough.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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