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
Menthol is the primary active ingredient found in peppermint oil believed to reduce sinus and chest congestion. Menthol acts as an expectorant, thinning the mucus and breaking up phlegm. Additional research is needed to better evaluate the impact of menthol and peppermint oilâs other components on respiratory functions. Methods of Use