Non Drowsy Cough Medicine
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Nondrowsy Cough Medicine
Unlike nighttime cough medicine, nondrowsy cough medicine doesn't contain sedating ingredients and is therefore usually a better choice if you're battling an illness in the middle of a workday or a long drive.
What are the Best Non Drowsy Cough Medicine Brands?
What Is the Best Nondrowsy Cough Medicine for Adults?
The best nondrowsy cough medicine for you depends on a variety of factors. Not all cough medicines treat the exact same set of cold, flu and allergy symptoms. The following are among the best-selling options at CVS:
Sudafed PE Head Congestion + Mucus nondrowsy relief tablets contain the pain and fever reducer acetaminophen as the primary ingredient; these tablets also include smaller amounts of an expectorant and a decongestant. Since this option comes in tablet rather than liquid form, it can be easier to carry in your pocket or purse for cold, flu and allergy relief on the go.
CVS Health maximum-strength daytime softgels are a similar option, as they contain acetaminophen as a pain reliever and include a cough suppressant and a mucus expectorant. Some people may find softgel formulations easier to swallow than hard tablets. Softgels also tend to be slightly faster-acting than tablets, due to the way the stomach breaks down the gelatin casing.
Vicks DayQuil Cough DM + Congestion medicine is a liquid option that comes in an orange-citrus flavor. Notably, this option doesn't contain acetaminophen; while that means it lacks the pain- and fever-reducing benefits of the previously mentioned options, it can be the best choice for people who are highly sensitive or allergic to acetaminophen.
How Often Should I Take Nondrowsy Cough Medicine?
Most nondrowsy cough medicine contains roughly 325mg of acetaminophen per dose, and the FDA sets the daily 24-hour limit at 4,000mg for a healthy adult. Always refer to the directions on your medicine's packaging for the most specific and accurate dosing information. Most medicine manufacturers recommend discontinuing use and speaking to a doctor if your symptoms haven't improved after 7 days of use.
Where to Buy Nondrowsy Cough Medicine
You can rely on the CVS health and medicine section for the previously mentioned nondrowsy cough medicines and many other treatments for common cold, flu and allergy symptoms.
Non drowsy cough medicine and non drowsy cough syrup for adults is usually marketed as daytime cough medicine, while cough medicine with ingredients that induce drowsiness is marketed as nighttime cough medicine.