Sugar free cough drops, cold medicine????

Should/Can we use sugar free cough drops? I am getting a cold and my throat has be scratchy for two days. I drink(as usual) my water and have been having hot tea to help my throat to no avail. What about cold meds? 

I used sugar free cough drops since surgery worth no problem.  I have not taken cough medicine though.  

Thanks! Are we supposed to count them in our food logs? Not that I am eating a bag a day or anything but if I eat two or three a day should I write it down or skip it? My stupid butt last night took Nyquil. Not thinking, its the go to in the house, I looked at what was in it after the fact and I was disappointed! Alcohol, HFCS, oh no!! Won't do that again, that's for sure!!

I count EVERYTHING in my food log.  That includes vitamins, cough drops, everything.  For example, one sugar free Halls has 5 calories and 3 grams of carbs.  That can certainly add up quickly.  It also has 3 sugar alcohols.

Anyhow, I write down everything.  My food log is for me -- to keep me accountable.  There's no reason not to count it all for the best information possible.   

HTH!

FYI. Prior to surgery I had a terrible cough, tried to control it at work with sugar free ricola. Used too many, terrible runs. Had to camp out in rest room for hours. Sorbitol can do evil things. 

Check if they have sugar alcohols. They can give you a major case of gas.

You can take Nyquil but be prepared because it will knock you out for sure.  I asked the pharmacist before taking it though.

take it by your bed thought because I am telling you it will knock you out cold.  I have done that and cough drops not issues (sugar free)