But there are specific kinds that are best: “Cough medicines that contain guaifenesin and dextromethorphan should be okay for a short time,” says Meleen Chuang, MD, the chief of obstetrics and ...

Guaifenesin, or glyceryl guaiacolate ... and cough medications with cough suppressants, decongestants, antihistamines (allergy medicine), and analgesics (pain and fever reducers).

This cough syrup controls coughs and comforts like ... Active Ingredients: This Robitussin product includes Dextromethorphan HBr and Guaifenesin. These ingredients help suppress coughs ...

Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, guaifenesin 100mg; per 5mL; syrup; contains sodium 4mg/5mL; sugar- and alcohol-free.

Robitussin ($12): This medicine has both dextromethorphan and guaifenesin to thin mucus and relieve cough. Just make sure you are buying the type that doesn’t have pseudoephedrine. 2.