Are there any over the counter cold and flu medications?

In the US, pseudoephedrine (PSE) is now available only behind the pharmacy counter but still without a prescription. Several drug companies, including the makers of Sudafed, have replaced PSE with a medication called phenylephrine. It is available in the cold and flu aisle. Unfortunately, it is not quite as effective as PSE for many people.

What should I take if I have a cold and flu?

Use the list below to create your cold and flu survival kit so you’ll be prepared at the first sneeze. Decongestants help relieve stuffy nose, and antihistamines may help sneezing and runny nose. They are often in multi-symptom cold medicines.

What can I give my Child over the counter for a cold?

Over the counter medications that may help, depending on your child’s symptoms, include a pain and fever reducer, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and a cold medicine with a decongestant and/or cough suppressant.

Can you buy pseudoephedrine over the counter for cold?

Pseudoephedrine comes in regular and extended-release tablets and liquid, and in combination cold and allergy medications. Although it is an over-the-counter medicine, pseudoephedrine is controlled and kept behind the pharmacy counter. Quantities are limited and you may need to show ID to make a purchase. 3 

Are there any over the counter cold and flu Meds?

Most cold and flu drugs attack symptoms, not the specific viruses that cause the illnesses. They aren’t a cure, but they can make you feel better or shorten your illness. There’s no one right way to treat a cold or the flu. But here are some questions you can ask your pharmacist to get the correct over-the-counter medication for you. 1.

Can a 2 year old take an over the counter cold medicine?

Know what to give and when. Adults can easily take cold and cough medications, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends against children under age 2 taking over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications.

Is it safe to take cold medicine with cough medicine?

Be careful not to overdose. These drugs are often mixed in with cough and cold and flu remedies. Read the labels, and don’t take a separate pain remedy if your cough or cold medicine includes one.

Do you need to take more than one cold medicine?

Since cold and flu sufferers usually experience several symptoms, products containing medication combinations provide convenience. Therefore, you may need to take only one product as compared with two to four products. You also may need to stock fewer items in the medicine cabinet.