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10 Best over counter cough syrups of 2025
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VicksVicks Formula 44 DM Cough & Congestion Liquid, Over-The-Counter Medicine, Day or Night, Cough Syrup, Powerful Cough and Congestion Relief, Cough Suppressant and Expectorant, Berry Flavor, 2x12 FL OZ
9.9Exceptional
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AscofSIXNEA Ascof Lagundi Leaf Syrup Cough Remedy 120ml
9.7Exceptional
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VicksVicks Formula 44 DM Cough Liquid, Over-The-Counter Medicine, Day or Night, Cough Syrup, Powerful Cough Relief, Lasts Up to 8 Hours, Cough Suppressant, Berry Flavor, 12 FL OZ
9.6Exceptional
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MucinexMucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cough Medicine, Maximum Strength Symptom Relief, Over-The-Counter Medication, Cold Medicine, Cough Suppressant, Expectorant, Nasal Decongestant, FSA/HSA, 6 FL OZ
22% Off9.5Excellent
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Garden of LifeGarden of Life Organics Elderberry Zinc Immune Support for Adults and Kids 12 and Older, Organic Cough & Mucus Immune Syrup with Ivy Leaf, Vitamin C and Echinacea, No Added Sugars, 5 Fl oz
9.4Excellent
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Buckley'sBuckley's Complete 'MUCUS RELIEF' Syrup Extra Strength for relief of COUGH - 150 ml
9.1Excellent
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Amazon Basic CareAmazon Basic Care 12 Hour Cough DM Syrup, Extended-Release Dextromethorphan, Orange Flavor Liquid Medicine, 5 fl oz (Pack of 1)
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flavor:orange
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gluten free:yes
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active ingredient:dextromethorphan polistirex
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formulation:liquid
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pack size:N/A
8.8Very Good
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Independently publishedCough Syrup Wars: The Untold Story of Over-The-Counter Cold Medications (Pain, Lies, and Profits)
8.7Very Good
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Nature's WayNature’s Way Sambucus Kids Cough Relief +(1) Immune Syrup*, Feel Better Faster(1), Clinically Proven South African Geranium, with Elderberry Extract, Vitamin C & Zinc, Gluten Free, Vegan, 4 Fl Oz
28% Off8.4Good
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Nature's WayNature's Way Sambucus Cough Relief +♢ Immune* Syrup, Feel Better Faster♢ Clinically Proven South African Geranium, with Elderberry Extract, Vitamin C & Zinc, Gluten Free, Vegan, 4 Fl Oz
35% Off8.1Good
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