Besides getting enough rest, these remedies might help you feel better: 1  Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. 2  Rest. Your body needs to heal. 3  Soothe a sore throat.
The active ingredient in the Ricola cough drops is menthol, with 4.8 mg of menthol in each drop, according to Ricola. The menthol serves two purposes. First, it can help suppress a cough. Second, it can lessen pain you feel in the mouth and throat. Inactive Ingredients
The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years old is 2 tablets (or 2 tablespoons) of the liquid every 4 hours. Not more than 12 tablets (or 12 tablespoons) a day should be taken. Tylenol Cold and Cough Night and Tylenol Cold Sore Throat contain 500 mg acetaminophen.