Would like to seek experiences on which is the best lozenges to help with temporary relief for cough partly caused by phlegm sticking to the throat. I've tried the common ones which include Fisherman's Friend and Strepsils, so far prefer Fisherman's Friend. If there are any other better or more effective lozenges please recommend.

I usually don't take cough syrup and would avoid it as it will cause drowsiness. There are tablets for phlegm but it does not help with cough, and lozenges are the best solution.

i always go for strepsils

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Dequadin.
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+1 on FF
FF always give me the best relief. Dunno what magic they put in that small tablet

This post has been edited by linkinstreet: Nov 8 2025, 10:01 AM

For cough I recommend Prospan. Kind of expensive.

General cough fisherman's friend is probably the best. I have tasted all flavours and effectiveness. The blue stripe is the best at controlling cough and cold. The white pack cinnamon is the second best.

I used to carry Strepsils everyday in my sling bag for cough, a friend suggested Hudson Jujubes and i never looked back. It is miles better and each times i bought around 6 metal tins. I dunno for phlegm but works for cough.

Bro, Prospan is mild cough mixture... Usually pregnant woman advise to take cause not too powerful.
It taste nice as well 😂. Usually on the onset of coughing or sore throat, if u take it 1st usually help. But if jadi teruk, usually Prospan doesn't help.

For me phlegm without cough, I go for Flumicil. This is expensive but usually a pill dissolve in water, it works wonder. There is other generic one as well (50% cheaper vs Flumicil), sometime work, sometimes don't for me. So I end up just going with Flumicil

yep for phlegm can try fluimucil 600mg

That's the thing. Prospan is good enough that it is not strong like most cough meds. It is slow acting. But is is generally safest option if people are not liking the effects of cough meds. It is also recommend for old people.

I just recovered from cough and flu earlier this week. I suppose there are 2 types of cough. One is dry cough presumably caused by some infection, the other cough is caused by phelgm sticking to the throat which may cause a non-stop cough, and as you cough the sound of the phelgm that is stuck to the throat can be heard. In my case it's the phlegm that's causing the cough and it's bad as I was coughing non-stop almost the whole day and i had to take medical leave.

As I usually don't take cough syrup, I took the tablets the doctor gave to control phelgm, but unfortunately after taking the tablets 3 times a day it doesn't really work as I was still coughing and there was still phelgm in my throat. Fortunately Fisherman's Friend lozenges does help provide some relief and helped stop the coughing. Next time I'll be getting more packs of Fisherman's friends just in case I develop the same symptoms. I'll try the other recommendations mentioned here too.

This post has been edited by ryder_78: Nov 8 2025, 10:29 AM

Just cough it out. Eating all those useless. Take lemon honey in hot water

For sore throat, Sunward's sunquadin will do, it's antiseptic. For phlegm, Rexom's bromhexine, only slight cough needed to purge phlegm..

* For antibotics, OGB's amoxcillin from Indonesia works like a charm. Superb quality. A standard 7 days course, 2 doses daily, 1 caplet every 12 hours. Complete course even when you're well is a must.

This post has been edited by Atrocious: Nov 8 2025, 11:42 AM

traditional way takes longer time i guess. any doc here.

lol i just recovered from phelgm and fever

The doctor prescribe me with this lozenges. Quite effective.
I always take Difflam instead of strepsils. Likewise Difflam more expensive as it is more effective.
This linkus even cheaper but treats well quickly.


For phlegm, you can go to farmasi, buy this tablet.


This post has been edited by FusionXY: Nov 8 2025, 11:51 AM

Original FF, Cherry FF, Purple Strepsils

My current hobby also includes pill splitters/cutters and medicine weekly/monthly organizers. Don't waste additional internet space, if anybody is interested to discuss about these related items, can talk here..

If it's that easy I won't be posting any thread here. The cough won't stop. It's inside the throat and you can't just easily cough it all out and job done. Even the pills the doctor provided to dissolve and eliminate the phlegm can't help.

Difflam, those that prescribe from doctor one. Not those difflam u can buy over the counter or pharmacy

everyone, we have resident guru here

Guru not, hobbyist yes. I buy, i tried, confirmed its quality then bulk buy. For this year, I distributed both weekly and monthly med organizers to my friends. Told every of them that they'll be needing them sooner or later. I don't give stupid mookcakes or useless stuffs.

Just inhale vicks is better than all these potong kaki sweets

Got recommended this by another GP, it does work for phlegm.
I swear by difflam though, need to get the one from doctors directly. OTC ok but macam not the best.

Can always go traditional and make honey lemon drink, or ginger, or whichever. But number one for sore throat is saltwater gargle.

Got pic? First time heard doctor prescribe this.

No photo. I realised this when i went to pharmacy and cant find the one same with that the clinic gave me. But still buy a pack and bring back home to compare. The one doctor give has higher dosage and slightly different ingredients.

Is it this?

I dont think so, didnt recalling seeing the word hextra there. And i got in blister pack form, not in complete box like this.

This right?

This post has been edited by TsubakiKira: Nov 8 2025, 01:53 PM

Yup, looks like this.

Ayam thought u wan troll me just now, quote me but empty post, only see ur mcdonald guy

Not that mean, but forgot to upload pic 🥹
Yes, this one is the one doctors prescribe. If symptoms resolve I just stockpile them haha
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Let me save this for future purposes.

Strepsils for me, i wonder why im not into hacks 😌🐝

I got these from the TCM store. Helps after a few days of intake. Usually 1 bottle is enough

prospan is actually not a cough mixture as its herbal base.. its more like a reliever that is why its sold openly anywhere, not behind the pharmacy shelves.. anyway prospan doesnt work for phlegm, its just to relieve the itchiness for cough

This post has been edited by pysh: Nov 8 2025, 03:42 PM

Nothing can beat slow sipping and inhaling vapour from a mug of plain hot water/tea. Just continue doing it over a long period, as many times as possible in a day. Keeping the throat and nasal passage warm and moist will cure it faster, not to mention brings relief.

speaking about tcm

there is one spray one with powder made from watermelon and salt

that one no joke dam effective heal in 1-2 days

This provided much relief back when i kena covid.

Ah, got an image? Could look into that as well

doubt it can get it here

been looking at those pharmacy in klangvalley theres none and no one has hear it before

It's been a long time since I bought Difflam, but AFAIK there's 2 types...one costing around RM4.50 called Difflam AB available from the sweets display at the cashier, and another type which is much stronger costing RM26, and can only be sold by a pharmacist.

Strepsils red kaler. Other kaler like sampah.

Dequadin is the only one that works for me. The rest are candy

Correct. The AB one is totally useless for me, minimal impact. The stronger one is much better, someone already posted the photos above. Can have a look for those who not sure of how it looks like.

Mint the worst one 😅

Surprisingly no one has stated the true best lozenge.

Himalaya Koflet Lozenges

Try it and thank me later. Phlegm, sore throat, cough magic cure

Go ask the pharmacist behind the counter for prenidsolone. It's control item not selling on the shelf. RM2 only per blister pack. Take two tablets, tomorrow cured. It's anti inflammatory steroid.

Without the inflammation, body heal much faster

https://shopee.com.my/Golden-Throat-Lozenge...2511.1818153399

this works for me

Those r controlled drugs/prescription med.
Actually can buy from doctoroncall , last year i see it hav it

Last time got Difflam Purple Color (the one with Pholcodine), shame it got recalled. Very effective for dry cough.

Ever since covid, these lozenges all keep hiking in price. I miss the days where one blister of Difflam just costed you around RM 11~12.

Best alternative to Difflam is actually Sobenz lozenges manufactured by Duopharma. Got 2 flavors; Orange and Melon.

Try propoliz. They also have oral spray direct to throat

Thanks! Will keep that in mind

suffering from flu n cough s well past week
(some ppl even badly down with flu n cough......still come to work) - can't blame em........am not 100% but still have to report for duty

lots of useful info on meds
this is far better than visiting any clinic / see doc

my 2 cents

either take in the vapour (in container with hot water) or apply direct

Always boil traditional Chinese herb jer....

strepstil and fisherman not working for me
eat more getting worse, not sure is too strong or what
got any alternative like chinese medicine?

Hurix

Fisherman's Friend , i like the original but always sold out speed99

Hot/Warm brandy just before bed. Take nothing after that.