Expectorant syrup for a productive cough

Productive Cough: Buy Medications at the Pharmacy to Treat Productive Coughs

You have a “chesty” cough. First, remember that coughing is a natural defense mechanism that helps the body expel unwanted substances. In the case of a productive cough, the lungs expel mucus to remove dust and bacteria trapped in the bronchi. A productive cough involves the coughing up of mucus, thereby clearing the airways. Expectorant medications help facilitate the removal of mucus from the airways and thin out bronchial secretions.

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There are several ways to treat a productive cough in adults...For example, taking an expectorant syrup will hydrate and thin the mucus so it can be expelled more quickly (after consulting a doctor, as there are contraindications), and natural remedies (essential oils, homeopathic cough remedies, herbal capsules, etc.).

For infants (under 2 years of age), please note that mucolytic medications (acetylcysteine, carbocysteine), mucofluidifying agents (meglumine benzoate), and helicidine are contraindicated due to the risk of worseningbronchial congestion.

Feel free to ask your online pharmacist for advice for more information and personalized recommendations.

Productive cough: a cough that produces phlegm

Coughing is a natural defense reflex of our body to expel mucus or irritants from the respiratory tract. This type of cough is called a productive cough because it helps clear secretions (mucus that can be translucent, yellowish, or greenish in color) lodged in the bronchi and clears the airways. This cough is beneficial because it facilitates expectoration: by coughing up the mucus, it stops clogging the airways. It is therefore a natural defense mechanism that should not be suppressed.

• What causes a productive cough?

Viruses or bacteria (nasopharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, acute bronchitis) that cause excessive bronchial secretions.

((Source: https://www.ameli-sante.fr/toux/quest-ce-que-la-toux.html)

Productive Cough in Children

Coughing is common during respiratory infections in children. It becomes more frequent in urban areas, during peaks in air pollution, or when exposed to external irritants (smoky environments, air pollution, climate change). On average, healthy children experience 7 to 10 episodes of upper respiratory tract infections per year that can cause a cough⁽¹⁾.

• In children, as in adults, a cough is most often a symptom of an infection. It can be dry or productive and may change throughout the course of the illness.
• Seek medical advice for children under 6 years of age.

⁽⁽¹⁾ Source: Shield MD et al. BTS guidelines: recommendations for the assessment and management of cough in children. Thorax 2008; 63 (suppl) iii5-iii15)

How can a productive cough be treated with over-the-counter medications?

Bronchial mucolytics

For a productive cough, syrups containing bronchial mucolytics may be used. They are designed to reduce the viscosity of secretions and facilitate their expectoration. Their use is rarely essential.

Herbal medicines and other adjunctive treatments

Syrups made from English ivy (HERBION, LIERRE GRIMPANT COOPER, LIERRE GRIMPANT HUMEXPHYTO, PROSPAN) are used to treat productive coughs. This use is based on traditional practice. Medications containing terpine, sulfagaïacol, or plant extracts (pine, niaouli, etc.) are also used to treat respiratory conditions accompanied by excessive secretions. Their effectiveness has not been established.

(Source: https://www.vidal.fr/maladies/voies-respiratoires/toux-adulte/traitements.html)

Advice from Your Pharmacist

• Carbocisteine cough syrups, as well as acetylcysteine packets or ambroxol tablets, are over-the-counter medications that help loosen phlegm. They thin the mucus to make it easier to cough up.
• Since a cough is a symptom of an illness (infectious, chronic, etc.), the underlying condition causing the cough may lead to serious complications. This is the case , for example , with pneumonia, an infectious disease that should be taken very seriously; that’s why, as soon as a cough becomes concerning, you should see your doctor right away.

What cold remedies are available on Soin-et-Nature?

Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of medications designed to alleviate the symptoms of respiratory conditions.

• Allergy treatment: antihistamines and decongestants to relieve a runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
• Common cold: targeted solutions to reduce nasal congestion, relieve headaches, and improve breathing comfort.
• Rhinitis: specific treatments to reduce inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes , whether caused by a virus or allergies.
• Flu-like symptoms: combination medications to treat fever, muscle aches, and headaches.
• Sore throat: lozenges, sprays, and mouthwashes designed to soothe irritation and reduce pharyngeal inflammation.
• Bronchitis: treatments that facilitate expectoration and reduce bronchial inflammation.
• Dry cough: Cough suppressants designed to limit non-productive coughing fits and soothe irritation of the respiratory tract.
• Productive cough: Expectorants that help thin bronchial secretions for easier clearance.
• Mixed cough: medications that combine antitussive and expectorant actions for optimal relief.
• Ears: Treatments designed to relieve ear pain and treat ENT infections.
• Humex Line: a complete line of medications to combat colds, congestion, and coughs.
• Lysopaine: antiseptic and analgesic lozenges for rapid relief of sore throats.
• Stodal: homeopathic syrup indicated for dry and productive coughs.
• Strepsils: antiseptic and anesthetic lozenges designed to soothe irritation and reduce throat inflammation .
• Vicks line: decongestants, inhalers, and balms that promote respiratory comfort.

These medications are available over the counter on Soin-et-Nature and provide effective symptom relief in accordance with medical recommendations.