Condition · ICD-10 J00
Common Cold
Acute Nasopharyngitis
A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract causing runny nose, sore throat, and congestion.
The common cold is caused by over 200 different viruses, most commonly rhinoviruses. It is self-limiting and typically resolves within 7–10 days. Treatment is supportive, targeting symptom relief with decongestants, antihistamines, and analgesics.
At a glance
Medications tracked
8
First-line options
Oxymetazoline, Guaifenesin
Related conditions
InfluenzaSinusitisBronchitisAllergic Rhinitis
First-line Related Treatments
Commonly associated primary options — verify with your clinician
Short-term / As-needed
Related options for acute or bridging use
Acetaminophen, guaifenesin and phenylephrine hcl
OTCTablet
Strength 325 mg-200 mg-5 mg
NDC 55319-0617-12
Situational
Related options for specific presentations
Codeine phosphate and guaifenesin
RxLiquid
Strength 10 mg/5mL-100 mg/5mL
NDC 71205-0363-04
Top treatments tried for Common Cold
Community-driven data · early preview
Oxymetazoline
1,800 people tried
★★★★★4.3
Guaifenesin
1,520 people tried
★★★★★4.1
Dextromethorphan hbr and guaifenesin
1,240 people tried
★★★★★4.0
Loratadine, pseudoephedrine sulfate
960 people tried
★★★★★3.8
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