Cough Medicines For Chesty Coughs A chesty cough is a name commonly given to viral bronchial congestion; A cough where mucus sits on the chest and the persistent coughing up of phlegm are the most common symptoms. This will need treating with an expectorant which are used to loosen up the phlegm and clear the air ways. The ingredients often found in chesty cough medicines are; Guaifenesin, Ipecachuana and Ammonium Citrate. Also on the Chesty Cold Market are syrups containing antihistamines such as Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Promethazine. These act as decongestants and help to prevent mucus from running down the back of the throat. About phlegm & Mucus: No one enjoys having a cold and its associated unpleasantries. When you have a cold, mucous membranes produce phlegm or catarrh and "snot". In the early stages of a cold, the mucus appears clear and transparent - This may appear to be the most "normal" looking thing you'll find in your hanky whilst being poorly, but this is in fact the most contagious phase. When you blow your nose and cough up yellow phlegm, it looks nasty but this is actually a good sign. This means your immune system has kicked in and is fighting the bug. If you experience dark brown phlegm, this is usually the sign of infection. At this stage you may need to visit the doctor to see if he or she can recommend a stronger medicine. If you cough up blood, contact your GP as soon as you can for an oral examination. Coughs caused by smoking or asthma will also need specific treatment, not a cold remedy.

Fennings Little Healers x90: This tablet contains Ipecacaunha • Clears catarrh & Loosens phlegm •   More info... Price: £3.99 (incl VAT)

Covonia Mentholated Cough Mixture 300ml: This syrup contains Levomenthol 4mg, Squill tincture 0.6ml and Liquorice liquid extract 0.125ml • Covonia Mentholated Expectorant has been formulated for troublesome, chesty coughs.   More info... Price: £5.49 (incl VAT)

Galloways Original Cough Syrup 150ml: This Traditional Syrup contains Ipecacuanha Liquid Extract and Squill Vinegar • Peppermint • Can be added to hot water before bed • Helps to relieve chesty coughs and hoarseness.   More info... Price: £3.81 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £3.70 each)

Buttercup 200ml: Buttercup is a liquid to be taken orally. It contains Squill Liquid Extract 0.062% v/v and Capsicum Tincture 0.05% v/v and has been formulated to help relieve coughs, colds, sore throats, hoarseness.   More info... Price: £4.39 (incl VAT)

Tixylix Chesty Cough 2 - 10 years - 100ml: This glycerol syrup contains Guaifenesin 50mg per 5ml • For Children 2 years + • A pleasant blackcurrant flavoured expectorant for loosening catarrah and clearing that chesty cough.   More info... Price: £3.05 (incl VAT)

Vicks Chesty Cough Syrup 180ml: This is a Black Cherry Menthol cough syrup containing Guaifenesin • Adults and children 2 years + • Vicks Chesty Cough Medicine helps to relieve the irritation of a sore throat and to help clear a chesty cough.   More info... Price: £4.99 (incl VAT)

Robitussin Chesty Cough Medicine 100ml: This sugar free syrup contains Guaifenesin • Sugar free • Adults and children 2 years + • Expectorant for treatment of coughs.   More info... Price: £3.59 (incl VAT)

Liqufruta Garlic Cough Medicine 150ml: This traditional syrup contains Guaifenesin • Helps to clear phlegm build up • Also soothes a sore throat •   More info... Price: £3.89 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £3.70 each)

Beechams Veno's Expectorant for Chesty Coughs 100ml: This syrup contains Guaifenesin to loosen phlegm • It also contains Liquid glucose and Treacle to soothe the throat. • The glucose and treacle help to prevent further irritations causing the cough reflex, whilst the Guaifenesin clears your airways. This formula is to help clear your chesty cough, and soothe a sore throat.   More info... Price: £2.99 (incl VAT)

Meltus Expectorant for Chesty Coughs and Catarrh 200ml: This soothing syrup contains Guaifenesin 100mg and the antiseptic Cetylpyridinium chloride 2.5mg • The antiseptic action in Adult Meltus Expectorant helps to kill bacteria in the mouth and throat. It also contains Purified honey 500mg and Sucrose to coat and soothe the throat and help prevent further coughing.   More info... Price: £4.89 (incl VAT)

Benylin Chesty Coughs (Original) 300ml: This syrup contains antihistamine • It also contains menthol to breathe easier • Benylin Original for Chesty coughs is a Raspberry flavoured syrup. It contains Diphenhydramine, (an antihistamine and decongestant), to loosen phlegm and clear bronchial congestion.   More info... Price: £6.79 (incl VAT)

Actifed Multi-Action - Chesty Coughs 100ml: This is a menthol liquid containing Guaifenesin 100mg, Pseudoephedrine 30mg and antihistamine (Triprolidine hydrochloride 1.25mg) • Actifed Multi-Action for Chesty Coughs works in 3 ways: loosens up stubborn phlegm, has an active decongestant and helps to prevent extra mucus. For a similar alternative, try Sudafed Expectorant - non-drowsy (cherry)...   More info... Price: £3.49 (incl VAT)

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