Question: what is the best over the counter cough and cold medicine?
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.