# Cough, Cold & Flu Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 63 cough, cold and flu products across the 4 medicines in this guide, 37 of them with active registrations, from 44 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/cough-cold-flu/
- Drug guides in this category: 4
- Last updated: October 2026
- Supply report (October 2026 copy): https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/cough-cold-flu/ — 37 active registrations from 25 companies

Catarrh season is real: when the harmattan dust arrives, or the rains bring a wave of colds, Nigerian pharmacies sell cough syrups by the carton. The useful ones do specific jobs — guaifenesin loosens chesty phlegm, dextromethorphan calms a dry cough, ambroxol and bromhexine thin stubborn mucus — and knowing which cough you have saves money and disappointment. Many popular syrups (Benylin, Emzolyn, Coldcap) are combinations, so it pays to read what is actually in the bottle.

One caution dominates this category: codeine-containing cough syrups were banned from over-the-counter sale in 2018 after an addiction epidemic, and any seller offering them casually is breaking the law. And for children, simple measures — fluids, rest, paracetamol for fever — often do as much as any syrup; most colds are viral and simply run their course.

## Cough, cold and flu drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

As of October 2026, cough, cold and flu medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦610–₦43,600 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 3 of the 4 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Ambroxol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ambroxol/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Bromhexine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/bromhexine/) | ₦1,250–₦1,750 | ~₦1,500 |
| Dextromethorphan (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/dextromethorphan/) | ₦610–₦3,125 | ~₦1,188 (syrup) |
| Guaifenesin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/guaifenesin/) | ₦14,550–₦43,600 | ~₦21,000 |

Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies, latest October 2026. Open-market prices are often lower.

## All cough, cold and flu drug guides

- Ambroxol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ambroxol/): Mucolytic agent; over the counter
- Bromhexine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/bromhexine/): Mucolytic agent; over the counter
- Dextromethorphan (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/dextromethorphan/): Cough suppressant (antitussive); over the counter
- Guaifenesin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/guaifenesin/): Expectorant; over the counter

## Every registered brand, by medicine (October 2026 copy)

The NAFDAC Greenbook's complete brand list for each cough, cold and flu medicine — every registration holder and number, not just the well-known names.

- Dextromethorphan brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/dextromethorphan/brands/): 29 registrations
- Guaifenesin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/guaifenesin/brands/): 29 registrations
- Bromhexine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/bromhexine/brands/): 25 registrations
- Ambroxol brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ambroxol/brands/): 11 registrations

## Related on Ogbogwu

Conditions treated with cough, cold and flu drugs:

- Asthma (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/asthma/)

Guides:

- Complete List of Banned and Restricted Drugs in Nigeria (2026) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/banned-drugs-nigeria/)
- How to Verify if a Drug is NAFDAC-Approved: Step-by-Step Guide (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-drug-verification/)

Related categories:

- Allergy (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/allergy/)
- Respiratory (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/respiratory/)
- Pain & Fever (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/pain-fever/)

## FAQs

### What cough, cold and flu medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 4 cough, cold and flu medicines sold in Nigeria: Ambroxol, Bromhexine, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin. Each has a full guide covering NAFDAC-registered brands, typical prices, dosage, side effects, and how to verify the product you're buying is genuine.

### How much do cough, cold and flu drugs cost in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, cough, cold and flu medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦610–₦43,600 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 3 of the 4 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

### How many cough, cold and flu products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 63 cough, cold and flu products matched to the medicines on this page, from 44 manufacturers — 37 currently listed as active in the Greenbook (listings can lag renewals). Each drug's "All brands" page lists every registered product with its NAFDAC number, and you can verify any number free with our NAFDAC Checker. Always confirm the number on the pack matches the registry before buying.

Verify any NAFDAC number free (no login): https://ogbogwu.com/nafdac-checker/