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Best medicine for a dry cough

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Whattimes · 26/05/2025 13:01

Can anyone advise? My 12 year old son has had a heavy, dry cough for 2-3 weeks. Took him to see the GP, viral infection, but does anyone have a recommendation for an over the counter remedy such as a cough medicine that actually works? It's really affecting his school life and now half term, social plans etc.

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MassiveOvaryaction · 26/05/2025 13:54

Covonia. The 'Original Bronchial Balsam' one that you have to get from the pharmacist, not the off the shelf stuff. Tastes rank as anything but definitely works!

ForeverTired89 · 26/05/2025 23:03

Zarbees is quite good. But a dr once recommended Piriton and I found it does help my DD.

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