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
Robitussin (dextromethorphan) and Robitussin DM cough syrups. plain cough syrup. menthol rub on your chest, temples, and under the nose. nasal strips (sticky pads that open congested airways) cough drops or lozenges. Tylenol (acetaminophen) for aches, pains, and fevers. cough suppressant at night.