Most OTC cold meds: For normal healthy people, over-the-counter medicines for colds are ok, as long as one follows the labels' instructions, and is not using more than one medicine of each type. Fever/pain reducers include Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin. Cough meds include Robitussin (some people use DM, some avoid it). Decongestant/antihistamine combinations include Claritin-D, Zyrtec-D, Benadryl +/- phenylephrine, Sudafed.
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N-Acetyl Cysteine: The over-the-counter supplement NAC has been shown to be an effective adjunct to standard treatments for respiratory infections such as the H1N1 flu, and has passed through phase 2 trials for the common cold. I personally take it whenever I feel a cold coming on, and find it to be very effective in limiting the symptoms and duration. Additionally, it can reduce risk of liver damage from other meds
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