Medications for Cold Symptoms
Other names: Cold; Common Cold; Coryza
See also: sub-topics
Drugs used to treat Cold Symptoms
The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.
Drug name | Rating | Reviews | Activity ? | Rx/OTC | Pregnancy | CSA | Alcohol |
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Benadryl | 9.5 | 2 reviews | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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diphenhydramine | 6.8 | 5 reviews | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Brand names: Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Banophen, Diphedryl, Diphen, Complete Allergy Relief, Allermax, Dicopanol, Dytuss, Scot-Tussin Allergy, Siladryl Allergy, Twilite, Valu-Dryl, Vanamine PD …show all Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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Vicks Nyquil D Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief | 8.2 | 5 reviews | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / pseudoephedrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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chlorpheniramine | 6.7 | 3 reviews | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: chlorpheniramine systemic Brand names: Chlor-Trimeton, Wal-finate, Aller-Chlor, Allergy Relief, C.P.M., Chlo-Amine, Chlor-Mal, ChlorTan, Ed-Chlortan, Ed ChlorPed, Ed Chlor Ped Jr. …show all Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu | 6.3 | 8 reviews | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Vicks DayQuil Severe Cold & Flu | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Benadryl Allergy | 7.0 | 1 review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Relief | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / doxylamine / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Promethazine DM | 10 | 1 review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: dextromethorphan / promethazine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Vicks VapoRub | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: camphor / eucalyptus / menthol topical Drug class: topical rubefacient For consumers: side effects |
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Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough | 1.0 | 1 review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / diphenhydramine / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine | 7.3 | 16 reviews | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine systemic Brand names: Robitussin Peak Cold Nighttime Nasal Relief, Allergy Multi-Symptom, Contac Cold + Flu (Night Formula), Dristan Cold Multi Symptom Formula, Norel AD, Tylenol Plus Children's Cold, Tylenol Sinus Congestion & Pain Nighttime, Comtrex Severe Cold & Sinus, GNP Cold Relief Plus, Medicidin-D, Onset Forte, Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom …show all Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Sudafed PE Cold & Cough | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Tussionex Pennkinetic | 7.6 | 14 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Banophen | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Benadryl Allergy Plus Cold | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / diphenhydramine / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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pseudoephedrine / triprolidine | 7.8 | 11 reviews | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: pseudoephedrine / triprolidine systemic Brand names: Aprodine, A-Phedrin, Allerfrim, Aphedrid, Histafed, Vi-Sudo …show all Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Chlor-Trimeton | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: chlorpheniramine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Diphedryl | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Diphen | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Complete Allergy Relief | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Topics under Cold Symptoms
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Alternative treatments for Cold Symptoms
The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Cold Symptoms. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Cold Symptoms.
Learn more about Cold Symptoms
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Rating | For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). |
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Activity | Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list. |
Rx | Prescription only. |
OTC | Over-the-counter. |
Rx/OTC | Prescription or Over-the-counter. |
Off-label | This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. |
EUA | An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives. |
Pregnancy Category | |
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A | Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). |
B | Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. |
C | Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
D | There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
X | Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. |
N | FDA has not classified the drug. |
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule | |
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M | The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
U | CSA Schedule is unknown. |
N | Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
1 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. |
2 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
3 | Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
4 | Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
5 | Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
Alcohol | |
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X | Interacts with Alcohol. |
Further information
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