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Post by kajo1982 on Nov 24, 2016 0:37:07 GMT
DH is sick and i'm suppose to pick up the worlds best cough medicine, so what works the best?
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Post by christine58 on Nov 24, 2016 0:40:22 GMT
Delsym
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Post by annabella on Nov 24, 2016 0:47:30 GMT
Delsym only requires half the serving size as robutussum, that's how strong it is.
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Post by annabella on Nov 24, 2016 0:47:58 GMT
I was thinking of NyQuil, can't edit.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Nov 24, 2016 1:09:47 GMT
This is what we use since the nurses use it where dh works. |
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Post by melanell on Nov 24, 2016 1:13:38 GMT
My DH swears by Delsym. I try to avoid it simply because I loathe any fake grape flavoring and the super sweet fake orange isn't much better. But when I'm really miserable I give in and use the orange one.
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Post by txdancermom on Nov 24, 2016 1:27:02 GMT
another vote for delysm - only thing that works for me
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Post by dazeepetals on Nov 24, 2016 1:31:32 GMT
Delsym is usually my recommendation. It's a long acting form of Dextromethorphan which is cough suppressant found in many OTC remedies.
You may be able to find a pharmacy that will sell a Codeine based cough syrup (4 oz only) from the pharmacy. Many places stopped carrying it due to abuse potential, but some places will still sell it without a prescription. You will have to sign a form likely and they will record your DL, but it may be worth trying also.
Your friendly 2Peas Pharmacist.
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 24, 2016 1:32:02 GMT
Delsym with Chloraseptic lozenges. I've never found a better combination. DD just got over a cough last lasted for 3 weeks and it's the only way she could sleep.
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 24, 2016 1:33:45 GMT
I was thinking of NyQuil, can't edit. But she only wants a cough suppressant. Don't take all the other stuff if you don't need it. |
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Post by flanz on Nov 24, 2016 2:32:41 GMT
This is our go to, recommended by the kids pediatrician many years ago. I can't remember if it is cough suppressant or expectorant or both. Depends on what your situation needs. |
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Post by Tamhugh on Nov 24, 2016 2:39:33 GMT
I hate to take it because of the "hangover" I feel the next day, but Nyquil does work better than anything else for me. I have to be really sick to take it though. My usual go to is Mucinex. My doctors recommend Delsym but it did not help me at all.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 24, 2016 2:40:58 GMT
None of them, including Delsym, works for me. I find good old fashioned vapo-rub works to get me to sleep, and then I will take something in pill form to hopefully keep the cough suppressed while I sleep. If I wake up, I re-vaporub.
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Post by tamaraann on Nov 24, 2016 4:28:15 GMT
pineapple juice is also supposed to help with cough
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 24, 2016 4:47:15 GMT
Delsym. We had a good bout of the crud in our house and I bought some for myself and DD. It was the only thing that helped my kid sleep. I only took it for a couple nights myself but it did help. And I think the orange is definitely nastier than the grape.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Nov 24, 2016 6:16:41 GMT
Buttercup Syrup.
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Post by cindytred on Nov 24, 2016 6:19:40 GMT
I swear by the Walgreens brand of cold and flu medicine. It is a red liquid and its on the top shelf behind the pharmacist's counter. You have to be 18 to buy it - and have to show drivers license and sign for it. It works great!
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