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
Dextromethorphan is a âsuppressantâ that works on the brain to increase tolerance to irritations that might cause the sort of dry hacking cough you get when you have a cold or flu. Try Benylin Dry Coughs Original Â£4.99 for 150ml or Night Nurse liquid Â£5.99 for 160ml.