“Don’t waste your money”: A pharmacist advises against this drug, even though it is very popular in winter

Cough is a common symptom of many seasonal ENT diseases: it occurs in both nasopharyngitis and Covid-19, but also in flu, bronchiolitis and angina pectoris. Annoying, it sometimes prevents us from sleeping; However, it is necessary to allow the excretion of pathogens that stagnate in the upper respiratory tract.

“Benefits not really better than those of a placebo”

But be careful: in a video recently posted on TikTok, a British pharmacist (@pharmacist.anum) warns us. Cough syrups sold without a prescriptionMedications she evaluates”often unnecessary“.

“If we look closely at the studies and research on this topic, we see that this is not the case with cough syrups sold in pharmacies without a prescription not really better than placebosexplains the pharmacist.
They don’t reduce coughing significantly, at least not enough to justify their price. Don’t waste your money!“

Essential oils can also help against coughs!

“Of course every patient is differentadds the health expert. But in my case, when I suffer from an isolated cough that doesn’t have too much of an impact on my daily life, I prefer Increase my fluid intake, relax et Drink lukewarm water with lemon juice and honey to relieve the irritation.“

Essential oils can also help against coughs (observing the precautionary measures and contraindications, of course!): This relieves a wet cough Green myrtle essential oilwhile dry cough usually subsides Provence cypress essential oil. Both are used orally or cutaneously depending on the patient’s age.

On the other hand, if the cough lasts 3 weeks or longerIn this case, medication is usually required.You must make an appointment with your doctor” states the pharmacist.

Sources: TikTok / The society of the senses