Which syrup is good for cough with phlegm?

For productive cough, the most used in pharmacy are mucolytics (Mucosan, Bisolvon with ambroxol; Cinfamucol with carbocisteine) and expectorants (Cinfatos Expectorante with guaifenesin, Prospantus with ivy). The most suitable depends on age and severity. In adults with common cold, an ambroxol or carbocisteine syrup for 5-7 days is usually enough. If cough persists more than 10 days, see your doctor.

What cough syrup to give a child with phlegm?

In children it depends a lot on age. Under 2: always consult paediatrician before giving any syrup. From 2 to 6 years, the most used options are Prospantus (ivy), Cinfatos Infantil or paediatric Mucosan, always at the dose indicated for weight. From 6 years, virtually all paediatric mucolytics are approved. Combining the syrup with a humidifier and saline nasal spray improves the evolution considerably.

What's the difference between Mucosan, Bisolvon and Cinfamucol?

Mucosan and Bisolvon contain ambroxol as active ingredient, both from Boehringer laboratory and with equivalent mucolytic action. Cinfamucol Carbocisteína uses carbocisteine, another mucolytic with similar effect but different molecule. In clinical efficacy terms the three are considered interchangeable. One or another is usually chosen by preference of taste, presentation or price.

How many days can a cough syrup with phlegm be taken?

The usual regimen is 5-7 days in adults. If after a week the condition persists without improvement, or worsens, a medical assessment is advisable to rule out prolonged bronchitis, pneumonia or reflux cough. In children, treatments are not extended beyond 7 days without paediatric consultation.

Can I combine a dry cough syrup with one for phlegmy cough?

Not advisable. Antitussives (dextromethorphan, cloperastine) block the cough reflex; mucolytics thin mucus. Combining them causes mucus to build up in the airways without being able to come out, which can worsen the condition and increase the risk of superinfection. If you have both types of cough during the day (dry at night, productive in the morning), consult with the pharmacist for a regimen organised by time slots.

Do cough syrups for phlegm require a prescription?

The mucolytics and expectorants we sell at Farma2Go are over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and can be bought freely. Some specific syrups with codeine or derivatives do require a medical prescription. If you need a specific syrup with prescription, we can't dispense it under Spanish regulations for online medicine sales.

Why is the cough with phlegm worse in the morning?

During the night, mucus accumulates in the airways and cough is suppressed by the horizontal position and reduced cough reflex during sleep. On waking up, the postural change and movement mobilise that accumulated secretion and the typical morning productive cough appears. Sleeping with the head slightly elevated and using a humidifier usually softens it.

When should I see a doctor for cough with phlegm?

See a doctor if the cough lasts more than 2-3 weeks, there's high fever (>38°C) for more than 48 hours, blood in sputum, breathing difficulty, chest pain or wheezing. In children under 1 year with persistent cough or rapid breathing, consult without delay. Productive cough in smokers with a pattern change should always be assessed.

Cough Syrup for Phlegm and Mucus | Pharmacy

Cough with Phlegm

Cough syrup for phlegm contains mucolytics (ambroxol, carbocisteine, acetylcysteine) or expectorants such as ivy that help thin secretions and ease their expulsion. At Farma2Go you'll find the most recommended syrups and solutions in pharmacy for adults and children: Mucosan, Bisolvon, Cinfamucol, Prospantus and Tautoss, with real pharmacist advice.