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What over-the-counter medicine good for a cold and fever?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I like Tylenol (acetaminophen) : Alternate with Motrin for fever. Plain Robitussin (guaifenesin) for cold symptoms. And stay well hydrated. If symptoms worsen. See your doctor

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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