Things to do for viral infection

1) If you have fever use Tylenol every 4 hours. (Aacetaminophen)
2) If you have congestion, use Claritin-D 2 times a day in the morning and afternoon
Claritin-D^® provides powerful relief from:

• Sinus Pressure
• Nasal Congestion

- Claritin-D contains the following ingredients

• Loratadine 5 mg ( Antihistamine)
  
• Pseudoephedrine Sulphate (Nasal Decongestant)
  

- Sometimes Actifed is also used for congestion. It contains the following ingredients

• Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg
• Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg.
  

3) For Sore throat, gargle hourly with a glass of warm water containing a teaspoon of salt
4) For Sore throat, use 10 mg benzocaine lozenge every 2 hours

• It contains Benzocaine 10 mg (Oral anesthetic)
  
• Menthol 10 mg (Oral analgesic)
  

OR
- For Sore throat, you can use Cepacol
Cepacol contains

• It contains Benzocaine 15 mg (Oral anesthetic)
  
• Menthol 3.6 mg (Oral analgesic)

5) If you have cough, use Robitussin generic cough medicine every 4 hours. The ingredients are

• Dextromethorphan HBr USP 10 mg (Anti-tussive aka Cough Suppressant)
  
• Guaifenesin USP 100 mg (expectorant aka helps to bring cough up)
  

6) Drink 8-10 glasses a day
7) Refrain from Smoking.