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Some people turn to natural treatments orhome remedies for cold and flu symptoms. But certain supplements can interact with OTC medications. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist before using a supplement plus an OTC cold or flu product. Tips for Taking Cold Medicine In addition to read...
And a cough from a cold or the flu will often go away on its own without any treatment. But in the meantime, a cough can be bothersome -- for example, if you’re coughing at night, it might keep you awake. You might want to try cough medicine to get some relief. Many types of...
These can be used for short-term relief in older children and adults. Analgesic/antipyretic medications are often sold in combination with other ingredient(s) to treat cold/flu/allergy symptoms. Antihistamines are commonly used to block the histamine effect that causes the symptoms of an allergic ...
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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...
Zinc is thought to decrease viral replication and adherence to the respiratory epithelium, but, as with many alternative medications, results from clinical trials are mixed. "There is not a lot of strong evidence as to whether zinc has an impact on cold prevention or reduction of duration," ...
Because no available evidence supports the use of over-the-counter decongestants and antihistamines in young children with the common cold, and the safety of these medications remains uncertain, the authors of an editorial published today in ...
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Our partner, The Harris Poll, surveyed 354 pharmacists to find the top brands in each pharmaceutical category. Among these categories, consumers spend the most money on cold and flu remedies. That shouldn’t be surprising, given that the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionestimated that mor...