Cold Medicine reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 134 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 27 posts to rank the best Cold Medicine brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/toddlers, r/AskReddit, r/breakingmom, r/japanlife, r/breastfeeding. Top-rated brands include Tylenol (3.8/5), Vicks (4.4/5), Mucinex (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews134
Subreddits19
Posts27
Brands64
Products62
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#1
Tylenol
3.8
(13)
"Calpol syrup is safe for kids 3 months + and is wonderful when kids are ill."
"I like Tylenol Severe Cold."
"Tylenol- kickin’ it old-school."
"Liquid Tylenol is a good alternative for pain relief."
"Tylenol is effective for managing fever in toddlers."
"Tylenol helps with congestion and is great before bed."
"Tylenol/motrin as per ped’s instructions."
"Tylenol/Motrin, a good humidifier and lots of snuggles."
"Effective for managing my daughter's pneumonia symptoms at night."
"I would suggest to stick with Tylenol and ibuprofen for the kids."
#2
Vicks
4.4
(7)
"Vicks Vaporub on the bottom of feet helps with colds."
"I also slather vicks on chest, back and feet."
"Vicks baby rub on the chest is effective."
"Humidifier with a vicks insert and the mathy chest rub also help."
"I'll second all suggestions for vicks and plugins."
"Vicks BabyRub is effective for soothing cold symptoms in infants."
"Saline drops to clear congestion, humidifier, Vicks."
#3
Mucinex
4.3
(7)
"Mucinex literally fixed my symptoms and that was it!"
"It's like magic for terrible sinus congestion."
"The pediatrician recommended using half the lowest amount based on weight."
"Mucinex is good if you get sick."
"Expensive but works."
"Kinda pricey but worth it"
"This combination helps to get all of the snot out and the pain reliever can help with overall aches and pains."
#4
Benadryl
4.0
(5)
"We always used benedryl to help dry them up - recommend by our MD."
"Take a Benadryl and sleep it off, girl. If you're sleeping, you're not eating!"
"Benadryl can help with congestion."
"Benadryl is effective but may cause drowsiness."
"Benadryl helps but can cause drowsiness, use with caution."
#5
Sudafed
3.8
(5)
"The real Sudafed, that you have to show your DL to get at the pharmacy."
"Maximum strength Sudafed is the only thing that works for me."
"Real behind-the-counter Sudafed was the biggest help for RSV."
"I am a big fan of plain old pseudophedrine HCI (not the name brand Sudaphed) for anything sinus related."
"Anything with phenylephrine is pretty much worthless as a decongestant."
#6
Frida
4.8
(4)
"Nose Frida aspirator helps wonders."
"I usually wipe my 2yo face after a bath with Frida vapor bath drops."
"These drops are great for soothing my child during bath time."
"Helped with baby's congestion though so he could sleep."
#7
Zarbee's
4.8
(4)
"Zarbee's non-menthol rub is great for congestion."
"Worked really well for my son when he was too young for pretty much anything."
"Our pediatrician recommends Zarbee’s baby cough syrup. They have a few different kinds that are safe for kids under 2."
"Nurse, stated that zarbees day and night."
#8
Zyrtec
4.3
(4)
"It helped us get through the first few months of daycare."
"Liquid Zyrtec is more easily tolerated than Benadryl for children."
"Zyrtec is recommended by doctors for kids aged 2-6, making it a reliable choice for allergy relief."
"Zyrtec is another effective non-drowsy antihistamine."
#9
Humidifier
4.7
(3)
"A humidifier with lavender oil is very helpful."
"What I used with her was a humidifier, motrin if needed, and a snot sucker."
"A humidifier helps alleviate cold symptoms."
#10
Cold Medicine
4.3
(3)
"It is truly the best medicine I have ever used for a cold."
"I used same product on my kids, and under age 2, never went over that dosage."
"Just go to your local pharmacy and ask an employee."
#11
Claritin
4.3
(3)
"My doctor prescribed me Claritin D and Flonase spray and they helped immensely."
"The Claritin is non drowsy and helps with drainage."
"Claritin is a good non-drowsy option."
#12
Afrin
4.0
(3)
"Afrin. It will completely clear up your sinuses."
"Afrin is pretty good and it’s available in many pharmacies."
"Afrin is effective but should not be used for more than 3 days."
#13
Zarbees
4.0
(3)
"Our pediatrician said zarbees cough can help."
"Zarbees is effective for soothing sick children."
"We use zarbees when our kiddo gets sick. Tends to work well."
#14
Pseudoephedrine
4.0
(3)
"For congestion in sinus and ears: pseudoephedrine/Sudafed."
"Pseudoephedrine clears your sinuses right up."
"Also a product with Pseudoephedrine as an ingredient."
#15
Motrin
4.0
(3)
"Liquid Motrin is effective for pain relief."
"Motrin helps reduce pain and fever."
"Motrin effectively helps to break fevers in children."
#16
Pabulon
5.0
(2)
"Effective for sore throat and congestion."
"It works fast and does not make me drowsy."
#17
Alka-Seltzer
4.5
(2)
"My mom brought it and it was unbelievable."
"Extra vitamin C and lots of water help with recovery."
#18
Saline Nasal Spray
4.5
(2)
"Saline nasal spray is very helpful for relieving congestion."
"Saline nasal spray is a safe and effective option for relieving nasal congestion in young children."
#19
Sambucol
4.5
(2)
"Sambucol is really helpful to kick a cold and boost immunity."
"Sambucol are pretty good."
#20
Advil
4.0
(2)
"I find Advil/ibuprofen helps the most."
"Neti pot and Advil for me!"
#21
Nose Frida
4.0
(2)
"Saline nose spray a lot. And suck buggers out."
"Saline nasal spray ( with a thingy like the Nose Frida, it's disgusting but it helps)"
#22
Paburon
4.0
(2)
"Paburon s gold"
"Paburon."
#23
Nasal Saline Spray
4.0
(2)
"Go for (don’t know how you say it in english, sry) nose spray that’s based on salt water and if it get’s worse some that helps against swelling."
"We do the nasal saline spray. Loosens the mucus."
#24
Robitussin
4.0
(2)
"Robitussin or Mucinex with the ingredients dextromethorphan and/or guaifenesin."
"I was told that I could take Robitussin."
#25
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
4.0
(2)
"Just try to make them comfortable with eucalyptus essential oil."
"Just try to make them comfortable with eucalyptus essential oil."
#26
Baby Rub
4.0
(2)
"They sell vapor rub for baby's. Its called baby rub I believe."
"I used babyrub (like the adult Vaporub) when my kid was sick."
#27
Flonase
4.0
(2)
"My doctor prescribed me Claritin D and Flonase spray and they helped immensely."
"Flonase is less effective for immediate relief but helps with inflammation."
#28
Guaifenesin
4.0
(2)
"You can get guaifenesin to thin mucus, acetaminophen for pain and fever."
"Guaifenesin can help get mucus out of the lungs."
#29
Scotch
3.0
(2)
"Rest, some good music and a bit of scotch."
"Scotch.
No, seriously. Scotch."
#30
NoseFrida
5.0
(1)
"Combo of saline and nose Frida is better than any medicine out there."
#31
Oil of Oregano
5.0
(1)
"Everyone at my office SWEARS by this."
#32
Hydrasense
5.0
(1)
"I swear by sinus rinses like Hydrasense."
#33
パブロン
5.0
(1)
"Worked well for my cold last week. They have multiple formulas depending on what kind of cold you have."
#34
Kampo
5.0
(1)
"I believe it's helpful in keeping a cold from progressing beyond a mild case."
#35
Over the Counter
5.0
(1)
"I like XL-3. It’s over the counter."
#36
Baby Frida
5.0
(1)
"Baby Frida vapor drops for the bath are magic."
#37
Fridababy
5.0
(1)
"Fridababy vapor drops help alleviate congestion when added to the bath and humidifier."
#38
Hyland's
5.0
(1)
"I SWEAR by Hyland’s tiny cold tablets. I don’t care if it’s placebo they are the shit."
#39
Walgreens
5.0
(1)
"It absolutely saves me from having that raw feeling I used to get after blowing my nose a lot."
#40
Ricola
5.0
(1)
"Ricola cough drops are effective and soothing."
#41
Dollar Store
5.0
(1)
"Guaifenesin effectively thins phlegm without side effects."
#42
Local Chinese Restaurant
5.0
(1)
"Hot-n-sour soup tastes great and helps clear breathing."
#43
hydraSense
5.0
(1)
"Saline nose drops in combination with a snot sucker really helped us through congestion."
#44
Boiron
5.0
(1)
"We use Motrin and these homeopathic drops which I find really work well."
#45
Elderberry
5.0
(1)
"Elderberry is given nightly during cold/flu season for extra vitamin C."
#46
Children's Benadryl
5.0
(1)
"Children's Benadryl helps clear congestion and aids sleep."
#47
Delsum
5.0
(1)
"Best cough suppressant ever, it works and you can actually go the whole night without coughing and waking up."
#48
Coricidin
5.0
(1)
"Coricidin's great if you eat a whole box."
#49
Benzablock
5.0
(1)
"Benzablock works for me."
#50
Buckley's
2.0
(2)
"Buckleys doesn't bother me comparatively."
"It tastes terrible and it works."
#51
Dextromethorphan
4.0
(1)
"Dextromethorphan is great for combating coughing."
#52
Raw Pumpkin Seeds
4.0
(1)
"Raw pumpkin seeds are great to prevent and cure cold."
#53
Nasal Spray
4.0
(1)
"Nasal saline spray could help, cold medicine doesn't really work the same in really little kids."
#54
Hot Tea with Honey and Lemon
4.0
(1)
"Hot tea with honey and lemon and a lot of sleep."
#55
Helixia
4.0
(1)
"Helixia for mucus and cough."
#56
Honey
4.0
(1)
"Do you have access to any honey? It works OK as a cough syrup for kids."
#57
Eucalyptus Oil
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest boiling a bot of water, dropping some eucalyptus oil in it."
#58
Baby Cough Medicines
4.0
(1)
"There's some baby cough medicines out there that having ingredients like honey and thyme."
#59
Contact
4.0
(1)
"Effective for aches and cold symptoms."
#60
Bufferin
4.0
(1)
"Reliable for pain relief."
#61
DayQuil
4.0
(1)
"I took it and felt fine."
#62
Sambucus
4.0
(1)
"Sambucus HoneyBerry kids cough syrup helps with cough and congestion at night."
#63
Shin-Ruru
4.0
(1)
"Shin-Ruru Gold DX works great for me, better than OTC US meds."
#64
Auvelity
3.0
(1)
"Its a medicine that combines DXM (the ingredient in some cough syrups) and Wellbutrin."
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