Honey
Treatment for Upper respiratory infections
Typical Dosage: 2.5-10mL as needed, up to 3-4 times daily
Effectiveness
70%
Safety Score
90%
Clinical Trials
8
Participants
2.5K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
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Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
90
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
2.5-10mL as needed, up to 3-4 times daily
Time to Effect
15-30 minutes
Treatment Duration
As needed, 3-7 days for cough
Evidence Quality
MODERATENumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
4(Treat 4 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
80%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$5
Monitoring:$600
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$605
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTQALYs Gained
0.004
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$6.67
Comparison vs Dextromethorphan
Cost Difference
$-5/year
Less expensive
QALY Difference
+0.00 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
No dominance
Honey Outcomes
for Upper respiratory infections
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+70%
Response Rate
+75%
Common Side Effects
Minor stomach upset
+0.5%
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Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov
Completed Clinical Trials
6 completed trials for Honey in Upper respiratory infections
Effect of Over-the-counter NSAIDS on Cough Reflex Sensitivity in Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
NCT05955885COMPLETEDEARLY_PHASE1
101 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Carlton, Australia
Started: Jul 1, 2023
Study of Count Coughs in Subjects With Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
NCT01062256COMPLETEDNA
265 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Indianapolis, United States +1 more
Started: Jan 1, 2010
Effect of Honey and Dextromethorphan on Nocturnal Cough and Sleep
NCT00127686COMPLETEDPHASE1
105 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Hershey, United States
Started: Sep 1, 2005
Comparison of Efficacy and Tolerability of Two Cough Syrups in Cough Due to Cold in Children.
NCT01968434COMPLETEDPHASE4
150 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Bat Yam, Israel +3 more
Started: Dec 1, 2013
Efficacy & Tolerability of a Specific Plantain,Thyme and Honey Cough Syrup vs Placebo in Child Cough Due to Common Cold
NCT02486835COMPLETEDNA
150 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Bat Yam, Israel +3 more
Started: Dec 23, 2015
Hot or Cold Beverages in Warm Weather
NCT05900960COMPLETEDNA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Kusadasi, Turkey (Türkiye)
Started: May 9, 2023