What Medicine Do I Need To Take For Cold?

Posted on Sun, 8 Sep 2019

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Question : what medicine do I need to take for cold?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
anti-allergics

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Common cold is mostly a viral infection and recovers in 5-7 days. You can take symptomatic treatment for better recovery.

For runny nose and sneezing: tab cetirizine 5 mg as needed upto 2 times a day.
For fever: tab crocin 500 mg 3-4 times a day or as needed
Drink warm fluids. Avoid cold air and dust.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj