Colds are inflammatory reactions in the upper respiratory tract caused by viral infections. There is no single recommended medication for the common cold, which is mainly symptomatic; if it is influenza, it can be treated with antiviral medication, such as oseltamivir. 1. Symptomatic drugs: most colds can be cured by drinking plenty of water and resting, but if the symptoms are serious, symptomatic drugs should be used, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen for fever, fatigue and limb pain; chlorpheniramine and loratadine for runny nose, sneezing and watering eyes; bromhexidine and aminoglutethimide for coughing and phlegm. 2. Antiviral drugs: Antiviral drugs are generally not needed for common colds, while antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir and ribavirin can be used for influenza. If you need to take medication for a cold, you need to take it under the guidance of a doctor, not on your own.