Question 1

i took tylenol at about 12p for a headache it is now 2am. can i take medicine for a cold (the bottle says not to take with acetaminophen  products?

Accepted Answer

No: You should separate doses of acetaminophen by 6-8 hours to avoid liver damage.  The bottle says "do not take with acetaminophen" because it contains acetaminophen too.

Question 2

what is the best medicine to take for a cold?

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No such thing: There is no good medication for most viral illnesses, including a cold. Rest, more rest, and plenty of hydration are what the doctor orders.

Question 3

please answer! what medicine to take for a cold?

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Medications aren't: Required but can help w sxs. Tips: sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect ; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.  Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey ; a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.  Fever/ pain – acetaminophen/nsaid.

Question 4

i am suffering from cold. what are the medicines that i should take?

Accepted Answer

Many options: In general there are many options available to help with  your cold symptoms. If you nose is runny you can take sudafed or Afrin (oxymetazoline) for no more than 3 days. If you have a cough, consider some robitussin DM. If you have body aches consider taking ibuprofen(motrin or advil) or acetaminophen(tylenol). Make sure you drink plenty of fluids.

Question 5

what is the best cold medicine to take?

Accepted Answer

Meds are often not: needed. Cold Tips: For sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * For congestion – saline nose drops or a neti pot. *For anti-inflammatory effect &amp; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**For hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * Add honey &amp; a small amt. of lemon juice to Chamomile tea.

Question 6

catch a coldwhat medicine should i take?

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What are symptoms?: Treatment of viral illnesses is based on the symptoms they cause.  Runny / stuffy nose - decongestants, cough - antitussives, nausea / vomiting - anti nausea meds, headache / body aches - analgesics, insomnia - benadryl, (diphenhydramine) fever acetaminophen or aspirin (for adults), etc.

Question 7

i have a cold. what medicine will i take?

Accepted Answer

No meds required: Cold tips:  for sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * for congestion – saline nose drops or a netti pot.  *for anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. *  add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.

Question 8

which medicine should i take for common cold?

Accepted Answer

Don't necessarily : Need meds. Cold tips: for sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). * for congestion – saline nose drops or a netti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.**for hydration- lots of water. Try clear broth. * add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.

Question 9

is it okay to take expired cold medicine? (6 months)

Accepted Answer

OK.: Unless this was stored way out of conditions of temperature or humidity you should be just fine.  Expiration dates are extended for a variety of reasons on most meds.

Question 10

i have a very bad cold  so which medicine i should take?

Accepted Answer

Symptom relief: Best symptom relief treatments for a cold include ibuprofen, acetaminophen, decongestants, warm salt walter gargling, neti pot, tea with honey and lots of rest.  The majority of colds get better on their own no matter what you do.  Hang in there!

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