1. medications or substances that suppress or reduce coughing
Usage: medical; plural form

Examples

• The doctor prescribed antitussives to help control her persistent cough.
• Over-the-counter antitussives are available at most pharmacies.
• Dextromethorphan is one of the most common antitussives found in cough syrups.
• The patient was advised to take antitussives only at bedtime to avoid drowsiness.
• Some antitussives work by suppressing the cough reflex in the brain.
• Natural antitussives like honey can be effective for mild coughs.