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How do glycerol + sucrose soothe an irritated throat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Glycerol + sucrose have demulcent properties that soothe irritated sore throats and may also block sensory cough receptors within the respiratory tract.

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CalCough Children's SyrupMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 9Document updated 3 January 2025

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