Best OTC Choices in Homeopathic Cold Products
A cold can trigger discomfort in your head or chest, including nasal congestion, a runny nose and general malaise. Here are Money’s picks for the best cold products that are homeopathic — as in, that use natural substances to treat symptoms of the condition. We’ve included information on the picks’ active ingredients along with general notes about efficacy and side effects.
These products are among 16 types of cough, cold and allergy treatments assessed for us by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.
The information provided on Money.com is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products featured may not be right for everyone and may carry risk even if available without a prescription. Read the product’s label and consult with a professional for individual medical advice.
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Active Ingredients
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Important Points
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#1
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Oscillococcinum by Boiron | Anas barbariae |
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#2
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Coldcalm by Boiron | Allium cepa, Apis mellifca, Belladonna, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Gelsemium sempervirens, Kali bichromicum, Nux vomica, Phytolacca decandra, Pulsatilla |
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#3
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Hyland's Cold Tablets with Zinc | Aconitum napellus, Allium cepa, Gelsemium sempervirens, Zinc gluconate |
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#4
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Sambucol Black Elderberry Cold & Flu Relief Tablets | Bryonia, Gelsemium sempervirens, Sambuccus nigra, Sulphur, Zincum gluconicum |
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#5
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Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts | Zincum aceticum, Zincum gluconicum |
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#6
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NatraBio Cold and Flu Relief | Aconitum napellus, Echinacea angustifolia, Allium cepa, Gelsemium sempervirens, Justicia adhatoda, Kali bichromicum, Pulsatilla nigricans, Sanguinaria canadensis, Sticta pulmonaria |
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#7
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Cold-Eeze Zinc Lozenges | Zinc gluconate |
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#8
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Nature's Way Umcka Cough Max Relief Syrup | Pelargonium sidoides |
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#9
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Boericke & Tafel Alpha CF | Aconitum napellus , Bryonia , Eucalyptus globulus, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Gelsemium sempervirens, Ipecacuanha, Phosphorus |
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#10
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Similasan Kids Cold & Mucus Relief | Belladonna, Drosera, Echinacea, Laurocerasus, Rumex crispus, Senega officinalis, Verbascum thapsus, Zincum metallicum |
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