Adults take 1-2 teaspoons of the syrup as needed to soothe a cough. You can take it three to six times a day, half this amount for children under ten years. Sip the syrup gently from the spoon, allowing it to coat your throat, and try to swish some up and back where your nasal passages drain into the back of your throat. Remember to stir or shake the syrup before each use, as the ingredients may separate over time.