Can you mix cough medicine with cranberry juice?!
Question:
Can you mix cough medicine with cranberry juice?
The taste of Robitussin makes me want to vomit. In fact, every time I take it I dry heave. But it works so well on this stupid cough I've been having. Does anyone know if you can mix it with something like cranberry juice to cut the horrible taste, or will it not it not be as effective if it's dilluted?
Answers:
The active in Robitussin that causes emetic-type symptoms is Dextromethorphan or DXM. Some Robitussin products also contain a Guafenisen, another culprit for emetic-type symptoms. Both are effective at dealing with soft tissue inflammation and congestion, but the cost is the side effects.
If you like, try a natural herbal remedy containing: Honey, Elecampane Root, Osha Root, Marshmallow Root, Horehound, Mullein and Fennel. The aruyvedic preparations are all ethanol-based and may smell and taste pungent, but overall do not have the emetic-type side effects that Robitussin causes.