20 Cough Drops per package. This item consists of 2 individual packages for a total of 40 cough drops. Vicks Cough Drops provide fast and effective relief. Each drop contains effective medicine to suppress your impulse to cough as it dissolves into a soothing syrup to relieve your sore throat. Temporarily relieves: Sore throat. Coughs due to colds or inhaled irritants.