Question: what over the counter medicine is best for a head cold?
Answer: Acetaminophen (i.e. Tylenol) can work for fevers, headaches, and body aches.
Expectorants (i.e. Mucinex), cough suppressants (i.e. Robitussin), vapor rubs (i.e. Vicks), and most cough drops are generally considered safe to help ease a cough.
Anesthetic throat lozenges can relieve a sore throat.