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Offline Princess Cheese

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Cough drops! Help!
« on: October 23, 2012, 02:57:51 PM »
I have an evil cough and I need some kind of relief.  I use to take Luden's when I was a kid, but I haven't taken much since becoming an adult lol..  What do you recommend?? 
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Offline Jessica

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Re: Cough drops! Help!
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2012, 02:58:28 PM »
My pa/tna dd uses Hall's Fruit Breezers.
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Re: Cough drops! Help!
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2012, 03:11:20 PM »
Have you called on them?  I thought there was a plain cherry kind too?
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Re: Cough drops! Help!
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2012, 03:23:39 PM »
Ludens=candy, so probably any hard candy would do the same for you.
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Re: Cough drops! Help!
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2012, 03:54:24 PM »
I don't think I've ever called about the Halls. I agree that most candy would probably be the same. I think Ludens and such have something extra, like pectin or something, that is supposed to help coat your throat. Are Jolly Ranchers safe? Or tootsie pops or dumdums.
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Re: Cough drops! Help!
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2012, 07:06:40 PM »
DS uses Halls.  And sometimes a CVS offbrand.  Haven't called. 

If you call, be sure to report here.
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Re: Cough drops! Help!
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2012, 07:46:35 PM »
Goofy as this may sound I use Yummy Earth pops for the kids. There's nothing special to them but it does seem to offer some relief.

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Re: Cough drops! Help!
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2012, 09:24:13 PM »
Thanks everyone.. I did call on Luden's earlier and she said no pn/tn.. I may just need to buy some Jolly Ranchers.. lately the spearmint lifesavers have been helping.  I was at the eye dr today and totally had a coughing fit right in his face  :disappointed:
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Offline HJK

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Re: Cough drops! Help!
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2012, 05:53:00 PM »
Just an FYI...

I called Ludens last fall/winter and was warned of a tree nut cross contamination issue. Maybe things have changed, but defintitely with double checking.

Ludens were my favorite when I was growing up and it was disappointing to me when I called and was told of the tree nut issue.

Please let me know if you double check.
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Re: Cough drops! Help!
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2012, 12:26:39 PM »
Got this from Luden's today. Don't ya just love the inconsistency? (also I asked about peanut AND tree nut but they only answer for peanut. So typical)

Thank you for your inquiry regarding Luden's Wild Honey Cough Drops. 

The product does not contain peanut ingredients. Although we cannot guarentee that it has not been cross contaminated with peanut products during manufacturing.

We strive to distribute and manufacture products that will give you, the consumer, the greatest amount of satisfaction possible. Your feedback allows us to continue to distribute the high quality product upon which we have built our reputation.

Should you have any questions or require further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us again.

Regards,
Consumer Affairs
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