Well, there may be hope yet because there is a new over the counter (OTC) drug cn the horizon that will treat dry cough. How to Treat Dry Cough Flu and cold season... It is called Clofera (chlophedianol and pseudoephedrine) and it has a decongestant and "new" cough suppressant. The reason I say chlophedianol. There are a few drugs that can treat in a round-about way...such as antihistamines and decongestants.

Cough suppressants (antitussives) work to directly treat dry cough by blocking the cough reflex. Combination products such as Mucinex DM, Robitussin DM and Nyquil also contain dextromethorphan.

Currently, the only OTC cough suppressant on the market is dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin caps). So, what is this all about a new drug. Along with all the worry with flu shots and swine flu, we still have to deal with the com cold. These meds can help treat some of the issues that can lead to a dry cough. Dry cough can range from the super dry hacking cough to the ultra annoying constant "clearing of the throat" cough.

One of the biggest symptoms people complain about is a dry, irritating super annoying cough.