Be aware that some liquid cold medicines such as Nyquil contain alcohol in concentrations as high as 4.75%. No level of alcohol is safe in pregnancy, so look for products that are labeled alcohol ...

Aside from a lack of evidence that cold and cough medicines are effective, over-the-counter drugs may be dangerous for children. WebMD explains which drugs to avoid.

OTC cold medications are designed to treat specific symptoms, explains Jennifer Bourgeois, PharmD, a pharmacy and health expert at SingleCare. “So it's important to find the correct medicine in ...

The best cold and flu medicines include decongestants, lozenges, and pain relievers. While these medications aren't a cure, they treat the symptoms you are having.

The Best Cold Medicines Aren't in the Cough and Cold Aisle Most OTC cold medicines don't work. Here are the things that actually will help—and where to find them.

Left: Cold and flu medicine sits on a store shelf on Sept. 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida. The Food and Drug Administration advisory panel announced that an ingredient in many over-the-counter cold ...

Here’s what causes colds to spread so easily, how long they are usually contagious and how they’re most commonly treated.

Cold medicines that address specific symptoms can be helpful. However, some may be unsuitable for people who are pregnant or have chronic health conditions and for young children.

When a cold strikes, you want fast, effective relief. And while grabbing the first over-the-counter cold medication seems like an easy solution, there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy. Doctors note ...

We need to know if President Biden took cold medications before the debate. His doctors should assess the role they may have played. How the American people assess the debate hinges on the answer.