If you’re taking cough drops for a sore throat or cough and your symptoms don’t improve within 7 days or get worse, see a healthcare professional.

There’s no standard limit to how many cough lozenges can be consumed. This is largely due to the amount of active ingredient variation between brands.There has been one report of an 86-year-old man who experienced serious symptoms after eating two entire bags of menthol cough drops every day for 20 years. He experienced: Halls: Halls cough sweets are known for their strong menthol flavour and are great for clearing nasal passages and easing coughs.

Some people love the sweet taste and calming effects of cough drops and may want to take them even when they don’t have a cough. But eating more than the recommended amount of cough drops — or anything for that matter — can result in a few unwanted symptoms. How many cough drops is too many?If you’re worried about overdosing, follow the dosage on the label or avoid menthol lozenges completely.

Sugar-free varieties of cough drops are available, but eating too many of them can have a laxative effect. This is especially true for cough drops that contain a sugar substitute known as sorbitol.

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Sweeteners (Isomalt, Sucralose), Citric Acid, Cherry Juice, Flavouring, Menthol, Vitamin C, Colour (E129)