About Buttercup
Buttercup is a traditional British cough remedy brand that has been soothing sore throats and easing coughs for generations. The iconic golden syrup with its familiar sweet taste has become a medicine cabinet staple in UK households, particularly trusted by families during the cold and flu season. Buttercup Original Cough Syrup is the flagship product, offering relief for tickly and irritating coughs with its distinctive sweet, soothing formula. The syrup forms a protective coating on the throat, helping to calm cough reflexes and ease discomfort. Its pleasant taste makes it more palatable than many medicinal alternatives, particularly for those who dislike harsh medicine flavours. The Bronchostop range extends Buttercup's offering to tackle different cough types more specifically. Bronchostop Cough Syrup works on both dry (tickly) and chesty (productive) coughs, using thyme herb extract as its active ingredient. This dual-action formula makes it practical for households where different family members may have different cough presentations. Buttercup Bronchostop Cough Pastilles provide convenient on-the-go relief using the same thyme-based approach. These lozenges slowly dissolve in the mouth, releasing soothing ingredients to calm irritated throats without needing water or a spoon. The brand's longevity comes from consistent effectiveness and nostalgic associations - many adults remember being given Buttercup syrup as children. While modern alternatives exist, Buttercup maintains loyal customers who trust its familiar formula. Available at UK supermarkets and pharmacies including Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury's, Buttercup offers affordable cough relief accessible to everyone.