If you recently purchased cough syrup, check your medicine cabinet. Several lots of cough syrup made by the popular brand Robitussin have been recalled because of microbial contamination.

These chemicals swell your nose and make more mucus, which can set off a cough. If you're sick, stay hydrated. This will thin the mucus drip in your throat and help you cough less. (Photo Credit ...

Certain cough syrups contain dextromethorphan (DXM), which can cause altered mental states like: Hallucinations. Common ...

A common over-the-counter ingredient in many cough syrups may have a greater purpose for people suffering from lung fibrosis that is related to any number of serious health conditions. Scientists ...

Dr Withid Sariddeechaikool, secretary-general of the FDA, warned the public against abusing antihistamines and cough syrup, and advised people to stay away from "4x100" formula cocktails.