Alcohol Free Cough Syrup

Coughs can have several causes, and barring asthma and other lung conditions, you're most likely to experience a cough during a cold or flu or as a reaction to an allergy. While the specific cause may vary, most coughs respond well to over-the-counter medications. However, you'll experience the most effective relief by choosing the best alcohol-free cough syrup for your condition. 

Wet or chesty coughs typically occur because your body wants to expel mucus from your lungs and throat. While a cough syrup for dry coughs can still work, this type of medicine isn't effective at removing the source of the irritation causing you to cough. Look for products with an added expectorant, such as Safetussin DM, a sugar-free, alcohol-free cough syrup suitable even for people with diabetes or high blood pressure. 

Dry coughs, on the other hand, don't occur because of mucus, so an expectorant isn't needed. Cough suppressant ingredients, such as dextromethorphan should work on this type of cough, improving your comfort until you recover. See your doctor if your cough doesn't respond to medication or lingers long after a cold clears. 

Whether you're using a medicated cough syrup or a plant-based product, the directions tend to be quite similar, but the amount of syrup you should take varies widely between individual products. The number of times you should take cough syrup throughout the day can also differ. 

To ensure you take alcohol-free cough syrup correctly, always read the instructions carefully, and consider using a medicine cup or spoon with graduated measurement markings if the package doesn't include one. Take the cough syrup as often as the instructions recommend, and avoid mixing it with other medications unless you've discussed this with a doctor beforehand.  

If you're administering the medicine to children, choosing a grape cough syrup or another delicious flavor may help make the experience more comfortable. Only give cough syrup to your kids if they're in the age range listed on the package or if your doctor has advised it. 

CVS carries an impressive range of alcohol-free cold medicines, including top products, such as Delsym and Robitussin. Order today and pick up your products from a store nearby for the quickest way to help ease cold and flu symptoms.