OTC

Combination cough medicine (mucolytic, antitussive, expectorant, and soothing agent)

Bromhexine; Dextromethorphan; Ammonium chloride; Menthol

Last reviewed April 2026

Who is this for?

What is this drug?

This is a combination cough medicine that works in four ways: Bromhexine thins and loosens thick mucus (phlegm) in your chest, Dextromethorphan calms your cough reflex so you cough less, Ammonium chloride helps bring up phlegm from your airways, and Menthol gives a cooling feeling that soothes your throat and helps you breathe easier.

What is it used for?

Cough with phlegm (productive cough)dry coughchest congestioncold and catarrhsore throat from coughing

Available Over The Counter

Available at pharmacies without a prescription. Rules may vary by country.

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