Halls Products for Cough and Sore Throat

What do Halls products treat?

Halls products can be used to help soothe a sore throat, throat irritation, or sore mouth. Some Halls products can also help relieve a cough and cool nasal passages, offering relief during a cold or when exposed to inhaled irritants.

A Halls product may help with many things that can cause a cough, minor sore throat, or throat irritation. Some of these things are listed below.

• Infections caused by bacteria or viruses
• Allergies
• Dry air
• Exposure to smoke or air pollution

What are the possible side effects of Halls products?

Halls products are generally safe to use. Side effects may vary depending on the ingredients in the specific product you are using.

Taking too much of certain sugar-free Halls products may cause diarrhea. Do not take more than the recommended amount of Halls.

Stop taking the product if you develop a rash or hives. Get medical help right away if you have signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing or swelling of the face, lips, or throat.

What should I know before using Halls products?

Do not bite or chew Halls lozenges. Halls lozenges are meant to be dissolved in your mouth. Adults and children aged 5 years or older can take Halls. If your child is taking a Halls product, make sure that they do not lie down or run around with a lozenge in their mouth. This can increase their risk of choking.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your health care provider before taking a Halls product.

Stop taking Halls and talk to your health care provider if you have any of the following. 

• A sore throat that is severe, lasts more than two days, or comes with a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting
• A sore mouth that does not get better in seven days
• Irritation, pain, or redness of the mouth or throat that does not go away or gets worse

Halls Products for Cough. If you are taking a Halls product to help with your cough, talk to your health care provider before you take the product. Halls products may not be the right choice for your cough. For example, you may need to see a doctor if you have a cough with too much mucus, a long-term cough, or a cough that won’t go away, such as a cough that can happen with smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Stop taking a Halls product for cough if your cough lasts more than seven days (one week), goes away, and comes back again, or if you get a fever, rash, or headache that keeps coming back. These may be signs of a more serious condition.

There may be side effects, additional warnings, and interactions with other medicines that are not listed here. These may vary depending on the combination of ingredients in the specific Halls product you are using. Always check the label before taking any over-the-counter medicine. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your health conditions and other medicines to help determine which products are safe for you.