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Ricola - Original Natural Herb Cough Drops
Ricola - Original Natural Herb Cough Drops by Ricola provides 17 kcal per 100 g, with 3 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 71% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cough drop category and comes in a 1 Drop pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | 196 −91% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g | 48.5 −92% |
| Total sugars | 3 g | 1.8 +71% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4 Cough drop products on Foodmetria.
Ingredients
drug facts active ingredient (in each drop) menthol, 4.8 mg. purposes cough suppressant, oral anesthetic uses temporarily rolieves: * cough due to a cold or inhaled irrtants occasional minor iritation and pain due to sore throat or sore mouth warnings sore throat warnings: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. these may be serious. do not use in children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor. relief ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phiegm (mucus) been oducts stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. these coulid be signs of a serious condition. sore mouth does not improve in 7 days imitation, pain, or redness persists or worsens elief keep out of reach of children. ts. directions adults and children 6 years and older: dissolve 2 drops (one at a time) slowly in the mouth. do not bite or chew. repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years: ask a doctor other information protect from heat and moisture inactive ingredients color (caramel), extract of a hicola herb mixture (elder, horehound, hyssop, lemon balm, linden flowers, mallow, peppermint, sage, thyme, wild thyme), natural flavor, starch syrup, sugar
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1 Drop
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianNo glutenKosher
- Sold in
- France, United States
- Barcode
- 0036602079175
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ricola - Original Natural Herb Cough Drops?
Ricola - Original Natural Herb Cough Drops contains 17 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Ricola - Original Natural Herb Cough Drops?
Ricola - Original Natural Herb Cough Drops has 3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ricola - Original Natural Herb Cough Drops healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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