Cough syrup is convenient to take and especially suitable for children. There are many types of cough syrup, each with its own indications, and they should not be used interchangeably.
Almond cough syrup: It has the effect of expectorant and cough relief, suitable for cough with more phlegm caused by cold.
Chuanbei loquat (dew) syrup: It can relieve cough and phlegm, suitable for cough caused by influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia, and other conditions.
Cold and cough syrup: Also known as nona syrup. It mainly relieves cough and also helps with expectorant. It is suitable for people who have more cough at night and should not be taken regularly or for a long time.
Ningsou (dew) syrup: It can be taken for both new cough and long-term cough. It is used for cold cough in new cough and is suitable for asthma patients in long-term cough. It is suitable for patients with less cough and phlegm.
Pinellia cough syrup: It has the functions of relieving cough and phlegm, suitable for cough with phlegm and reversed qi caused by wind and cold.
Moxa almond cough syrup: It has the effects of relieving cough and asthma, suitable for cough, asthma, and other conditions.
Compound Pibu cough syrup: It has the functions of warming and transforming cold phlegm, relieving cough, and alleviating asthma. It is suitable for cough with thick and yellow phlegm, or whooping cough, and other conditions.
Pinellia syrup: It is a Chinese patent medicine that can both relieve cough and transform phlegm. It has a significant effect on patients with itchy cough and throat. It should not be taken by patients with cold and stomach pain.