Cough and sore throat

Thai remedies for cough and sore throat: lozenges, pastilles, syrups, sprays

Thai cough lozenges are something people take home by the box: Takabb herbal pills, Propoliz propolis pastilles, Mybacin zinc lozenges, Mr. Herb palm-sugar lozenges with ginger and lime, Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa loquat-and-honey syrup. Based on andrographis, liquorice, ginger, mint, propolis and honey, they soothe the throat and ease tickling and dry cough. Over 60 products for adults and children.

How to choose

Tickling and dry cough — liquorice and mint lozenges (Takabb, Mr. Herb), Nin Jiom syrup. Sore throat — propolis (Propoliz spray and pastilles), zinc (Mybacin). First hours of a cold — andrographis for 3–5 days. Children — Mr. Herb syrups and menthol-free lozenges from age 3–4; Takabb and mint pastilles from 6. Sugar-free — Mybacin, Propoliz and some Mr. Herb varieties.

Good to know

Lozenges, syrups and herbs relieve symptoms but do not treat an infection: fever above 38.5 °C for more than 3 days, pus on the tonsils, difficulty breathing or a cough lasting over 2–3 weeks need a doctor. Propolis and honey — not with bee-product allergy; honey — not for children under one year. Liquorice in large amounts raises blood pressure.

Questions and answers

Which Thai cough lozenges are the best known?

Takabb (black herbal pills in a yellow box) and Nin Jiom pastilles; among newer ones — Propoliz and Mybacin, both sugar-free.

How many lozenges a day?

Usually one every 2–3 hours, no more than 6–8 a day; see the pack.

How is the order shipped?

From our warehouse in Thailand with a tracking number.