What is the best OTC med to take for a cold?

Question

I have a cold, runny nose, cough, sore throat, etc. what is the best OTC medicine to take?

Thank you everyone for taking time to answer my question.

Answer 1

I like Alka Seltzer plus. Not the tabs but the tablets you drop in water. I dont think there is a best its what is best for you.

Answer 2

PLEASE try these 3 remedies...EVERY time I feel run-down or get that tickly feeling in my throat I take these 3 things and it NEVER turns into a full-blown cold.

1) Olive Leaf Extract by "Herb Pharm"....it's in liquid form, and has no side effects...it immediately goes to work to kill any viruses in you...and it's all natural.

2) "JarrowDophilus", by "Jarrow Formulas"...it will keep the healthy "flora" in your body in perfect balance which keeps your immune system strong.

3) "Emergen-C" Vitamin C packets by "Alacer"

All three can be purchased at "Whole Foods Market", possibly "Trader Joe's", or call your local health food store to inquire about these 3 products.

EVERY friend and family member who has taken this advice, hardly ever gets sick.

For your throat: "Peaceful Mountain--Throat Rescue"
You will NEVER find a more powerful throat spray which is all-natural....soothing, fast acting, and kills bad bacteria on contact.

Cayenne Pepper in capsules (or sprinkled on soup) helps greatly with congestion AND is also an immune systen booster too....and drink lots of organic green tea to help your energy levels.

You'll see!! :) Get well soon!

Answer 3

I had day and nite capsules by benelyn. they were great. it came back again though so i went to docs for antibiotics as it went on my chest. if it does not clear up after a couple of weeks go to the docs, get antibiotics to clear it up.

Answer 4

Comtrex cold and flu, it works wonders!!

Answer 5

mucinex and lots of fluids