Most popular herbs used as cough medicines appear to be demulcents whose action is confined to the oropharynx.
To add, Ivy leaf has been found to contain many compounds including saponins which, via the nervous system, activate cells in the lungs to remove excess mucus.
Moreover, Thyme helps fight respiratory infections and is a natural expectorant that serves as an antiseptic and helps expel mucus.

herbal medicinal product that can be used as an expectorant in case of productive cough for adults, adolescents and children from 6 years of age. Younger children could use it but after physician consultation
It also facilitates expectoration and relaxed exhausting spasmodic cough by clearing airways, this syrup also relieves the shortness of breath associated with bronchitis.
Moreover, it may act as demulcent

Adults: 1 teaspoonful 3 times daily or as directed by a physician.
Children (6 years and above): according to age, ½ to one teaspoonful, 2-3 times daily or as directed by a physician.
Children (below 6 years): as directed by a physician.

Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Stay hydrated: Drink lots of water to thin mucus.
Inhale steam: Take a hot shower, or boil water and pour it into a bowl, face the bowl (stay at least 1 foot away), place a towel over the back of your head to form a tent, and inhale.
Use a humidifier, for example, Vicks Air Humidifier, to loosen mucus
Have a little honey before bed. Studies show that sweet stuff can help ease a cough. Don’t give honey to children under 12 months. Manuka Honey is a powerful weapon in fighting coughs and sore throats
Avoid inhaled irritants such as dust, perfumes, or pollutants. Wear face mask to reduce the exposure to the allergen
Sometimes smoke irritates your airways and causes inflammation that turns into bronchitis. Stopping smoking will help you to get rid of your cough.
Lozenges like Strepsils soothes an irritated throat

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

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