Commonly Sold Cough and Cold Medications in India

Expectorants

• Guaifenesin – Robitussin, Benadryl Cough Syrup
  Used for: Thinning mucus to help clear congestion.
• Bromhexine – Bromhex, Broxyl
  Used for: Loosening mucus in respiratory tract infections.
• Ambroxol – Mucosolvan, Ambrodil
  Used for: Mucolytic agent to break down mucus and ease coughing.

Cough Suppressants

• Dextromethorphan – Benadryl DR, Corex D
  Used for: Dry cough relief by suppressing the cough reflex.
• Codeine – Codistar, Corex
  Used for: Severe cough suppression (prescription only).
• Noscapine – Nosic, Tussil
  Used for: Non-narcotic cough suppressant for dry cough.

Decongestants

• Phenylephrine – D-Cold Total, Sinarest
  Used for: Nasal congestion and sinus relief.
• Pseudoephedrine – Sudafed, Actifed
  Used for: Nasal and sinus congestion.
• Oxymetazoline – Otrivin, Nasivion
  Used for: Nasal spray for fast congestion relief.

Combination Medications

• Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan – Chericof, T-Minic
  Used for: Cold, cough, and runny nose.
• Phenylephrine + Paracetamol – Sinarest, D-Cold Total
  Used for: Fever, cold, and nasal congestion.
• Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Menthol – Ascoril, Koflet
  Used for: Wet cough, chest congestion, and throat irritation.