Cepacol Extra Strength Lozenges for Sore Throat & Cough, Mixed Berry, 4 pack

I got a really bad cold or flu that swelled the flesh around my jaw and throat. So my throat really hurt AND it was really hard to swallow any liquid -- which we really need when we get a cold. These lozenges brought me good comfort by reducing the throat pain. I think that's called a numbing effect. The lozenges are quite strong and pricey, so I held the lozenge in my mouth until it was half gone, then spit it out into a clean glass cup to finish off a couple of hours later. Pleasant berry flavor. I have an old bottle of Chloraseptic throat spray, menthol flavor, that is also very strong to numb throat pain, and that DOES reduce coughing (during other colds when I'm trying to fall asleep). But it's difficult to get the spray onto the sore spot in the back of my throat and I can't find any more of this particular spray. I found the Cepacol throat lozenges more pleasant to use. I didn't have the usual cough that goes with a cold, so I can't comment on whether these lozenges will reduce coughing. One more comment, it made me feel a little better during this miserable cold, to have a full arsenal of medications to help me get through it. The Kaiser advice nurse introduced me to the Cepacol throat lozenges.

These really help when I get a tickle in my throat. Benzocaine numbs the area and this also has a cough suppressant.

For every day use is fine. It kind of numbs your throat a little bit. But watch the ingredients, which may conflict with other health issues you have.

These cough drops work fast. They give you cough relief all night. The price is great.

The numbing agent actually makes you forget you have a sore throat (for a little while)! The berry flavor is the best! I put one in my cheek while i sleep and it lasts hours (not advised..could be a choking hazard)

very soothing...doctor recommended...not sure if sugar free.

Works great

Works really well!