What are the available cough medications?

There are various types of antitussive medications, which can generally be categorized into several classes according to their effects and ingredients. Common Western cough medicines include Compound Liquorice Tablets, which work by forming a protective film over the surface of the throat to reduce irritation and relieve coughing. In addition, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Syrup is a centrally acting antitussive that effectively suppresses the cough center. Traditional Chinese cough medicines are represented by Ji Zhi Tang (Urgent Cough Syrup) and Chuan Bei Pi Pa Gao (Pipa Syrup with Fritillaria), which utilize the phlegm-resolving, cough-relieving, heat-clearing, and detoxifying properties of traditional Chinese herbs to alleviate cough symptoms. Other commonly used traditional Chinese antitussive medications include Su Huang止Ke Jiaonang (Su Huang止Cough Capsules), Fei Li Ke Capsules, and Ju Hong Tan Ke Granules. These medications are mostly formulated with multiple Chinese herbs and offer various therapeutic effects, such as dispersing wind, promoting lung function, relieving cough, and soothing the throat. If necessary, please seek timely medical advice and consult a professional physician or pharmacist.