The medicines for adults with colds and coughs include cough suppressants, antihistamines, antipyretic and analgesic medicines, and expectorant medicines. 1. Cough suppressants: such as dextromethorphan and propoxyphene hydrochloride tablets, which can relieve coughing symptoms, but are not suitable for patients with phlegm. 2. Antihistamine drugs: such as loratadine, cetirizine, etc., can relieve symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing and dry cough. 3. Antipyretic and analgesic drugs: such as acetaminophen, aspirin, etc., mainly used for patients with fever. 4. Expectorant drugs: such as bromhexine, acetylcysteine, suitable for patients with phlegm. The above drugs are recommended to be used under the guidance of a doctor. If the symptoms of cold and cough continue to be unrelieved or even aggravated, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.