Cough & Cold

Cough Medicines

Expectorants and cough suppressants to clear or calm a cough

17 drugs
17 OTC

Cough medicine

combination: mucolytic, antitussive, and expectorant

1

Bromhexine; Dextromethorphan; Ammonium chloride

OTC

Cough with phlegm (productive cough), dry cough, chest congestion, cold and catarrh, bronchitis (infection of the airways)

Broxydex Cough SyrupUnodex Cough Syrup

Combination cough medicine

mucolytic, antitussive, expectorant, and soothing agent

1

Bromhexine; Dextromethorphan; Ammonium chloride; Menthol

OTC

Cough with phlegm (productive cough), dry cough, chest congestion, cold and catarrh, sore throat from coughing

Kofdex Cough SyrupLysocyl Cough SyrupZedex Cough Syrup

Combination cough and cold medicine

mucolytic, expectorant, and nasal decongestant

1

Bromhexine Hydrochloride; Guaifenesin; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride

OTC

Chesty cough with thick phlegm, blocked nose, stuffy nose, chest congestion, catarrh, common cold with cough and blocked nose

Avro Chesty Cough SyrupSinucof Chesty Cough Syrup

Combination cough and cold medicine

expectorant, antihistamine, and mucolytic

1

Bromhexine; Diphenhydramine; Ammonium chloride; Sodium citrate; Menthol

OTC

Cough with catarrh, chest congestion, cold and flu symptoms, blocked nose, runny nose, allergic cough

D-Koff ExpectorantGee-Kuf Expectorant SyrupTixycof ExpectorantTutolin Cough and Cold Syrup

Mucolytic

catarrh and phlegm thinner

1

Carbocisteine

OTC

Catarrh, chest congestion, stubborn cough with thick phlegm, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mucus buildup in the lungs

Carstene 2% SyrupMonza AdultMonza Junior

Cough suppressant

Antitussive

1

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide

OTC

Dry cough, tickly cough, cough from cold or flu, irritating cough that keeps you up at night

Avrolin Dry CoughBenylin Dry Cough SyrupNovalyn Dry Cough SyrupVixa Daytime Softgel CapsulesVixa Night-Time Softgel Capsules

Antihistamine and Expectorant

Cough medicine

1

Diphenhydramine HCl; Ammonium chloride

OTC

Cough, chesty cough with mucus (phlegm), dry irritating cough, common cold symptoms, runny nose, sneezing, allergic cough

Benylin Original SyrupBiotux Cough Syrup

Antihistamine and cough suppressant combination

Relieves runny nose and cough symptoms

1

Diphenhydramine HCl; Sodium citrate

OTC

Cough, chest congestion, runny nose, cold symptoms, allergic cough, tickly throat

Cof Off Cough Syrup for ChildrenExokuf Kids Cough SyrupGee-Kuf Kids Cough SyrupTixycof for Children SyrupTixycof Toddler Cough SyrupTutolin DropsVadilix Syrup

Antihistamine

sedating

1

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

OTC

Allergies (sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose), sleeplessness, cough, motion sickness (travel sickness), itchy skin rashes, cold symptoms

Avro Night CapsuleBenylin Paediatric SyrupReals Night Aid Tablets

Cough expectorant and antihistamine combination

Helps you cough up mucus and relieves sneezing

1

Diphenhydramine; Ammonium chloride; Sodium citrate; Menthol

OTC

Cough with phlegm (productive cough), dry cough, chest congestion, cold and catarrh symptoms, throat irritation

Biolin Expectorant SyrupCodolin ExpectorantDr. Meyer's Cofmix ExpectorantEmzolyn ExpectorantExokuf Cough SyrupFSK Cough Syrup for Adult and ChildrenKristolin ExpectorantLablin Cough Expectorant

Expectorant

cough medicine that loosens phlegm

1

Guaifenesin

OTC

Wet cough with phlegm, chest congestion, catarrh that sits on the chest

Benylin Children's Wet CoughBenylin Wet Cough Menthol SyrupBenylin Wet Cough Mucus Relief SyrupBlokof Syrup

Painkiller and Antihistamine

Night-time pain and cold relief

1

Paracetamol; Diphenhydramine HCl

OTC

Night-time body pain, headache, fever, cold and flu symptoms, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, sleeplessness caused by pain or cold symptoms

Bioramol Night CapletsBioramol Night TabletCleepain TabletsDr. Meyer’s Painkil Night CapletDrucedrin CapsulesEmzor Para NightFimin SyrupNovadex Night Caplet

Cold and Flu Combination

Painkiller, Decongestant, Antihistamine, Cough Suppressant

1

Paracetamol; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride; Chlorphenamine Maleate; Dextromethorphan

OTC

Cold and flu symptoms, blocked or stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, dry cough, body pain, headache, fever

Flu-Cof TabletsTuxil Day & Night Capsule

Cold and flu combination

Painkiller, Decongestant, Cough suppressant

1

Paracetamol; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride; Dextromethorphan

OTC

Cold and flu symptoms, blocked or stuffy nose, dry cough, body pain, headache, fever, catarrh

Flucor Day Soft Gel CapsuleNemel Cold and Catarrh Tablet

Bronchodilator and Expectorant combination

Cough and airway relief medicine

1

Salbutamol; Ambroxol Hydrochloride; Guaifenesin; Menthol

OTC

Cough with phlegm (productive cough), chest congestion, difficulty breathing due to mucus build-up, bronchitis, asthma-related cough, common cold with chest tightness

Brozelin SyrupKofarest SyrupPrescuf Syrup

Bronchodilator and Expectorant combination

airway opener and mucus loosener

1

Salbutamol; Bromhexine; Guaifenesin

OTC

Cough with phlegm (productive cough), chest congestion, breathing difficulty due to mucus build-up, bronchitis, asthma-related cough, common cold with chest tightness

Sabrovent Cough SyrupVifazer Syrup

Combination cough expectorant and bronchodilator

Helps loosen and clear mucus from lungs

1

Salbutamol; Bromhexine; Guaifenesin; Menthol

OTC

Chesty cough with phlegm, chest congestion, cough from cold or flu, difficulty breathing due to mucus in the chest, bronchitis

Avrolyte Expectorant SyrupShaltoux Chesty Cough Syrup

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • You have difficulty breathing or feel like you are choking, even after taking your cough medicine.
  • Your cough medicine does not work after 3 days, and your cough is getting worse.
  • You have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) that does not go away after taking your cough medicine.
  • You vomit blood or have blood in your mucus after taking your cough medicine.
  • You experience severe chest pain or tightness in your chest that does not go away after taking your cough medicine.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

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