Best Medicines for Dry Cough in India
Treat the cause. Suppressants for symptom relief.
Last updated: April 2026
Dextromethorphan
Use: Cough suppressant.
Side effects: Drowsiness
Side effects: Drowsiness. Cough suppressant.
Honey
Use: Natural cough suppressant. Tulsi honey.
Side effects: None
Side effects: None. Natural cough suppressant. Tulsi honey.
Benzonatate
Use: Numbs cough reflex.
Side effects: Numbness in mouth
Side effects: Numbness in mouth. Numbs cough reflex.
When to See a Doctor
If cough >3 weeks, blood in sputum, or with weight loss/fever.
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