Is it appropriate to sip water after using cough syrup? Experts resolve this long-running dispute

Because they are afraid the medicine or cough syrup won't work as intended, our moms and grandmothers have always advised us not to drink water immediately after taking it. Indianexpress.com conducted expert interviews to determine whether it is appropriate to skip hydration. Because they contain chemicals like menthol, cough syrups provide momentary relief for both wet and dry coughs. In contrast to common misconceptions, these syrups influence the respiratory system rather than the throat directly, according to Dr. Manisha Mishra Goswami, MD (Ayurveda), the founder of the Svahita Ayurveda Clinic in Mumbai. "When chewed for an extended period of time, sweet lozenges provide temporary comfort," she continued. Water consumption has no effect on their efficacy after they are digested. Consequently, it is acceptable to sip water after taking a cough syrup or lozenge.