Can you still get Smith Brothers cough drops?

Lanes Brands acquired Smith Brothers in 2016 and is now trying to rebrand America’s first cough drop as an herbal remedy. The black licorice variant remains long gone, but classic Wild Cherry is still available, along with two new flavors: Honey Lemon and Warm Apple Pie.

Is Smith Brothers still in business?

Smith Bros., the iconic Chicago-based cough drop brand that relaunched under new owners two years ago, has ceased production and is dissolving its assets after a failed comeback bid.

Who bought Smith Brothers?

Carpinito Brothers
The land was sold to Carpinito Brothers where it has since remained a farm.

Where are Smith Brothers cough drops made?

And while the cough drops are now manufactured in Chicago, their roots are firmly in Poughkeepsie. As the story goes, the brothers’ father, James Smith, an established restaurateur and candy store owner, was visited one day by a peddler.

Do they still make F&F cough drops?

F & F Laboratories, 3501 W. 48th Pl., still makes F & F cough drops, and today also manufactures Smith Brothers cough drops and Sen-Sen. The firm is also one of Chicago`s largest candy manufacturers.

Do they still make sucrets?

Sucrets®, the lozenge that has provided sore throat relief for more than 75 years, is now back in the tin! Trusted by doctors and families for generations, Sucrets® delivers fast and effective relief for sore throats, coughs and dry mouths.

What are the cough drops that taste like candy?

Luden’s Cough Drops are now called throat drops but they are just like you remember with a great candy taste. There are 30 individually wrapped drops in each bag.

Who invented the cough drop?

William Henry Luden
William Henry Luden, inventor of the menthol cough drop and founder of the Luden’s company and brand, called Reading, Pennsylvania his home. He was born in Reading in 1859 after his father, a jeweler, had immigrated to this region from the Netherlands.

Who made the first cough drops?

William Henry Luden, inventor of the menthol cough drop and founder of the Luden’s company and brand, called Reading, Pennsylvania his home. He was born in Reading in 1859 after his father, a jeweler, had immigrated to this region from the Netherlands.

What is in Ricola cough drops?

Active Ingredient (in Each Drop) – Purposes. Menthol, 4.8 Mg – Cough Suppressant, Oral Anesthetic. Inactive Ingredients: Color (Caramel), Extract Of A Ricola Herb Mixture (Elder, Horehound, Hyssop, Lemon Balm, Linden Flowers, Mallow, Peppermint, Sage, Thyme, Wild Thyme), Natural Flavor, Starch Syrup, Sugar.

What happened to Sucrets?

The Sucrets Cough brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

What are the best cough drops for sore throat?

Halls Sugar Free Honey Lemon Cough Drops.

Do cough drops have side effects?

Cough drops are generally safe and unlikely to cause significant side effects. They can, however, cause harmful side effects on heart rate in rare cases. This occurs almost exclusively when cough drops are used to excess.

Do cough drops have antihistamines in them?

Antihistamines aren’t technically considered cough medicines, but they may be useful if an allergy is the culprit. A note of caution about antihistamines: they can make you drowsy. Benadryl makes you so drowsy it is sold as a sleep aid. Look for nondrowsy antihistamines.

What is the name of this brand of cough drops?

In May 2016, the Smith Brothers brand was acquired by Lanes Brands in Bedford, New Hampshire, the United States subsidiary of Lanes Health in Gloucester, United Kingdom. According to the Lane Brands website, the Smith Brothers brand of cough drops returned to the American and worldwide markets later in 2017.