Buttercup syrup original gives you a natural and non drowsy cough syrup that can be used for adults and children over 12 years natural ingredients for a herbal approach to good health this syrup contains natural active ingredients like capsicum tincture and squill these work by tackling cough and sore throat symptoms capsicum tincture warms your throat and soothes any discomfort while squill liquid extract helps to loosen mucus and clear your airways for easier breathing