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Does Cold Medicine Have to Taste Horrible?

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Q: Does cold medicine have to taste horrible?

A: If it’s been a challenge to get your kids—or yourself—to down a cold or flu medicine, look for one of these new styles on the pharmacy shelves:

• Cold and flu powder that is added to a hot drink (be sure to drain the cup to get every drop).
  
• Cold and flu strips, which look just like breath strips. They dissolve on your tongue, delivering a dose of medicine right from the tongue to the bloodstream.
  
• Quick-dissolve cold and flu tablets that melt on the tongue.
  
• Easy-to-take cold and flu medicine tablets that disintegrate as you chew.
  
• Pain relievers that come in tiny flavor bottles—including watermelon, bubble gum, and strawberry.

As with any medication, read the label carefully. Some products contain multiple ingredients, so you’ll want to be sure you or your child needs everything in the mix. If not, look for options with just a single ingredient, such as only an antihistamine, or only a decongestant.

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