Suggest Medication For An Inflamed Throat Despite Taking Tylenol, Codeine And Hot Tea
yes it is a cough suppressant
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes, the benzonatate is a cough suppressant.
The virtussin AC also contains a cough suppressant along with a mucolytic to help break up any mucus so that it can be more easily expelled.
A decongestant may also help, even if there is no nasal congestion because it reduces the drip of mucus to the back of the throat.
This drip, that you may not detect, can provoke coughing. Both the oral and topical decongestant can be used. These would be over the counter.\
Topical decongestant eg normal saline or otrivine
You may also need a medication such as salbutamol syrup which helps to open the airways in the lungs.
In some persons, persistent coughing is due to partial closure the airways. This is because they can become inflamed/irritated.
This can be tried if the virtussin and benzonatate and the decongestant are not effective.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
phenylephrine is the common oral decongestant
Detailed Answer:
HI
The normal saline would act as a topical decongestant but an oral would be phenylephrine which is found in some cold or allergy meds.
Most often with an antihistamine.
the dextromethorphan is used as a cough suppressant as well.
Please feel free to ask anything else