Your cold symptoms usually come one after the other and rarely all at once. So don't reach for a multisymptom mixture when you only have a runny nose. The best bet is to assess which symptom is most irritating and get a medication that attacks that symptom directly. Then, move on to the next symptom. Go for the Nose Spray.
Decongestants act to constrict the blood vessels to provide relief.
Oral decongestants will do this for the entire body, but they have side effects like nervousness or insomnia. Nose sprays target only the nose. Few Medicines Relieve a Sore Throat. Like the nose spray, it's better to get a remedy that relieves only the sore throat. Throat lozenges and sprays help, as does gargling with warm salt water.