Lockets Honey & Lemon Lozenges, 5 x 41g

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Other cough drop brands don’t contain any medication. They use pectin and honey to coat and calm your throat.

The most common medication in a cough drop is menthol. This is an organic compound made from peppermint, eucalyptus, and other mint oils.Kanezaki M, et al. (2017). Effect of the cooling sensation induced by olfactory stimulation by L-menthol on dyspnoea: A pilot study.

You’ll probably experience some indigestion or a stomach ache before more serious symptoms of overdosing on cough drops occur. Commisso A, Lim F. Lifestyle modifications in adults and older adults with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease(Gerd). Critical Care Nursing Quarterly. 2019;42(1):64-74. doi:10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000239

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Pain in the throat – your child might have discomfort when swallowing, so be off their feeds or food

Dawn says: “Start with cool drinks – though not ice cold – and plain, soft foods. If they’re breast or bottle feeding, you might need to do smaller feeds more often. But in general, keep fluids up, give them plenty of rest and try paracetamol if they’re uncomfortable.” This content was written by healthcare professional Dawn Kelly in 2020. She was paid for her time but does not endorse CALPOL ® Products. Kohata Y, Fujiwara Y, Watanabe T, et al. Long-term benefits of smoking cessation on gastroesophageal reflux disease and health-related quality of life. PLOS ONE. 2016;11(2):e0147860. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0147860 If you manage to eat a very large amount of cough drops, you might experience the following symptoms: If you’re taking cough drops for a sore throat or cough and your symptoms don’t improve within 7 days or get worse, see a healthcare professional.Spechler SJ. Barrett esophagus and risk of esophageal cancer: a clinical review. JAMA. 2013;310(6):627. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.226450