Chestal Original Cold Syrup by Boiron conveniently targets both common cold and cough symptoms in one medicine. The homeopathic multi-symptom formula relieves nasal and chest congestion, dry fitful cough, sneezing, minor sore throat, and a runny or stuffy nose.* The sweet-tasting syrup for ages 4 and up has no known interactions with other medications, herbs, or supplements.
Chestal Original is non-drowsy, non-habit forming, and phenylephrine-free, so it can be used day or night without worry. It’s formulated without artificial sweeteners, flavors, or dyes. This medicine is available over the counter in a 6.7 fl oz recyclable glass bottle with a dosage cup for 20 doses. Also try Oscillococcinum® for flu-like symptoms and the ColdCalm® line
Uses
- Temporarily relieves symptoms of the common cold such as:
- nasal and chest congestion
- fitful cough
- sneezing
- minor sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
Active Ingredients:
- Dulcamara 5C HPUS—Relieves colds and coughs worsened by exposure to damp cold
- Ferrum phosphoricum 9C HPUS—Relieves colds with gradual onset, minor sore throat, and dry, fitful cough
- Hydrastis canadensis 9C HPUS—Relieves colds and coughs associated with runny nose
- Kali bichromicum 9C HPUS—Relieves nasal discharge
- Nux vomica 9C HPUS—Relieves sneezing fits
The letters HPUS indicate that this ingredient is officially included in the Homeopathic Pharmacopu0153ia of the United States.
Inactive Ingredients:
- alcohol
- Citric acid
- Purified water
- Sodium benzoate
- Sucrose
Directions
- Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 10 mL‡ every 2 hours up to 8 times per day.
- Children 6 to 11 years of age: Take 5 mL‡ as needed, up to 6 times per day
- Children 3-5 years of age: Take 5 mL‡ as needed, up to 3 times per day
- Children under 3 years of age: Not recommended.
‡Use only with dosing cup provided. Do not use dosing cup with other products
Warnings
- Ask a doctor if you have:
- severe sore throat that is accompanied with a fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting.
- Persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
- Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus).
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Sore throat persists for more than 2 days
- cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or a persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
