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Both products work well for a cough. Delsym is considered better for a dry cough, while Mucinex DM works well for a phlegmy cough.
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What expectorant is found in most cough medications?
You will usually find it in medication such as Mucinex
Why does codine releive cough?
because codeine works on the "cough center" of the brain, effectively supressing the sensation to cough--is my understanding
What if your cough subsides when you take that tasty grape flavored cough syrup You always take the syrup when you have a cough because it works This is an example of?
Negative reinforcement
What if your cough subsides when you take that tasty grape flavored cough syrup. You always take the syrup when you have a cough because it works. This is an example of?
Negative reinforcement
What are 2 effective nonprescription cough syrups?
It depends on what type of cough you are experiencing. I will give (in my opinion) the best treatment for each of the two main types of cough.1) If you have a productive cough (a.k.a. a wet cough where you are coughing up lots of gunk) you don't want to suppress the cough, there is fluid in there that needs to be coughed out. Instead, you want to break up the mucous that is building up in your bronchi.For this type of cough, try something with guaifenesin.This drug breaks up mucous and makes it easier to cough out. REMEMBER - with any guaifenesin product (like mucinex) be SURE to drink at least one full glass of water with it! The drug is no good unless you take in a lot of fluid. I'm not talking a small cup. Drink a big glass or two of water, and you will notice that your mucous is breaking up and your chest clears much more easily. No water, no effect.2) The second type of cough is a non-productivecough. This is also known as a "tickle" or a "dry" cough. There is no mucous being coughed up, just a cough for no reason.For a non-productive cough, try taking something with dextromethorphan as the active ingredient (these products usually say DM somewhere on them). Dextromethorphan works on your brain to make you lose the urge to cough. I recommend this one highly, I use it and it works well. It's effects are kind of subtle at first, but in four hours when it wears off, you will notice that there was a big difference for the last few hours.Bottom line: Dry cough, take DM. Wet cough, take guaifenesin. There are some products that are a combination of both products (lots of cough syrups and things like Mucinex DM). It is up to you which one to take depending on symptoms. Be sure to read the ingredients though- these two are the ones I recommend you stick with.
Why are there only cough syrups and not cough tablets?
most of d syrups contain dextromethorphan(cough suppressant), cetirizine(antihistaminic to reduce allergy) and guafenecin(works by thinning the cough).... syrup is used so that this combination gets absorbed rapidly and properly in your system.... :-)
Can the product mucinex cause dehydration?
Yes of course, that's how it works. See V?
Curing a cough?
boil mint leaves and lemon in water then add honey to sweeten it. Works all the time trust me!
What is bezonatate taken for?
Benzonatate is taken as a cough suppressant. It works by anesthetizing sensors in the lungs that stretch when you cough. It is unrelated to codeine or other medicines taken for coughs.
What is A productive cough?
A nonproductive cough is a cough that does not bring up phlegm or mucus. It is also called a dry cough, and tends to irritate the throat much more than a productive cough (a cough that brings up phlegm and/or mucus) does.
What is antitussive?
An antitussive is a medication used to suppress or relieve coughing. It works by reducing the activity of the cough reflex in the brain. Common examples include codeine, dextromethorphan, and benzonatate.
Can Hydrocodone and homatropine syrup hurt you?
this medication is a cough suppressor and is a narcotic that works on the brain to arrest cough . overdose of this medication can produce comma and death use only as directed by a physician
