This combination medication is used to temporarily treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Decongestants help relieve stuffy nose, sinus, and ear congestion symptoms.

Is it good to take tablet for cold?

Treating Your Cold

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) help lower fever and relieve muscle aches. Do not use aspirin. Check the label for the proper dose. Call your provider if you need to take these medicines more than 4 times per day or for more than 2 or 3 days.

What does taking cold medicine do?

These drugs often contain a pain reliever, a cough suppressant, and an expectorant that loosens up your mucus and makes it easier to cough it up. They also often have either a decongestant or an antihistamine. Since decongestants can keep you awake, they are usually in "daytime" multi-symptom cold medicines.