Depending on your condition, your doctor or pharmacist may recommend an antihistamine-based cough medicine such as Benadryl. Benadryl contains diphenhydramine, an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy such as cough, cold, and sinuses. These antihistamines typically have drowsiness as a side effect so be sure not to drive or operate any machinery if you are on it.
There are also plenty of natural home cough remedies or non-antihistamine-based cough solutions, which we will discuss below.