What is DELSYM cough expectorant?

Answer 1

We have the DELSYM cough suppressant in our medicine cabinet, which has helped our kids (ages 3 1/2 and 6) tremendously through some bad coughs associated with colds and other illnesses. The suppressant does exactly what is sounds like, it helps to suppress or hold back the coughing. If they make an expectorant, it should do the exact opposite. So depending on what your needs were, the Suppressant would suppress the cough (for more of a dry cough or where your coughs aren't productive and it's more of a nuisance), the Expectorant would make your coughs more productive (for a wet cough, or when your doctor says you need to get the 'gunk' out of your system).

Hope this answers your question. We haven't tried the expectorant, but DELSYM is a good brand and we have been pretty impressed with the suppressant and its effectiveness, so if we needed an expectorant I'd definitely consider buying.

Answer 2

The need to cough could just be an allergy symptom (probably accompanied by watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing). But if you have a lot of chest congestion that makes your chest feel tight then you probably could use an OTC expectorant like Mucinex or Robitussin. My advice is: put in a call to your local pharmacist- they're easier to get in touch with than a phycisian and can most likely tell you exactly what you need!

Answer 3

Yah its cough medicine. It’s a cough medicine doctors and pharmacists have recommended for years. In fact, Delsym is the only over-the-counter cough liquid that can deliver 12 hours of cough relief in a single dose. That means you and your children can get the rest you need without getting up for more cough medicine.

Plus, as a cough remedy, Delsym is also a great value. You dose less often two times daily (every 12 hours) vs. up to six times daily for other cough syrups

Answer 4

What Is Delsym