OK so what is good to take for sore throat and cold. robitussin is out BC it makes me feel drunk and…

OK so what is good to take for sore throat and cold. robitussin is out BC it makes me feel drunk and I have two kids who are also sick to take care of. need this sickness gone before baby comes .

are cough drops safe to suck on. my list says sucrets but does that include halls etc...