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
@alisha-- All menthol cough drops are the same so I get the generic brand because that's cheaper. I don't think the herbal cough drops have menthol in it at all, so make sure to check the ingredients for menthol. I tried herbal cough drops and it did nothing for my sore throat.