Original Herb Cough Drops

Menthol · Lozenge · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient (in each drop) Menthol, 5.5 mg

Purpose

Drug Facts Purpose Cough supressant, Oral anesthetic

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves: cough due to a cold or inhaled irritants occasional minor irritation and pain due to sore throat or sore mouth

Warnings

Warnings Sore throat warnings: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These may be serious. do not use in children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ​Stop use and ask doctor if cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. sore mouth does not improve in 7 days. irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

Directions adults and children 6 years and older: dissolve 1 drop slowly in the mouth. Do not bite or chew. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years: ask a doctor

Other information

Other Information protect from heat and moisture

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients color (caramel), extract of a Ricola herb mixture (elder, horehound, hyssop, lemon balm, linden flowers, mallow, peppermint, sage, thyme, wild thyme), natural flavor, starch syrup, sugar

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Ricola USA Inc. (revised Dec 10, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Original Herb Cough Drops NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
54305-933Menthol 5.5 mg/1
Lozenge
Ricola AgOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
63667-933Menthol 5.5 mg/1
Lozenge
Ricola USA Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Original Herb Cough Drops used for?

Uses temporarily relieves: cough due to a cold or inhaled irritants occasional minor irritation and pain due to sore throat or sore mouth

Who makes Original Herb Cough Drops?

Original Herb Cough Drops is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Ricola Ag, Ricola USA Inc..