cough medicinenoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈkɒf ˌmed.ɪ.sən/us/ˈkɑːf ˌmed.ɪ.sən/also cough mixturemedicine in the form of a liquid that helps a cough get better
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Medicines & drugs
- antacid
- antidepressant
- antiviral
- atropine
- barley water
- bromide
- calamine
- ciclosporin
- Epsom salts
- Gripe Water
- NSAID
- oestradiol
- oxycodone
- petroleum jelly
- prednisone
- propofol
- Prozac
- sleeping pill
- thalidomide
- Valium
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Examples from literature
- I have an old-fashioned cough medicine I used for the children.
- Is Kathleen's cough medicine all gone? Jerry asked, suddenly feeling hot and uncomfortable.