Cold Relief Drops

Pelargonium sidoides · Liquid · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Pelargonium sidoides 1x

Purpose

Purpose Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations: chest congestion, nasal congestion, cough, hoarseness, sore throat.

Uses

Indications & Usage Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations: chest congestion, nasal congestion, cough, hoarseness, sore throat.

Warnings

Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Ask a doctor before use

Ask Doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus), been taking any medications, an allergy to plants of the Geraniaceae family.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop Use Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur, symptoms get worse or last more than 7 days, fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days, cough lasts more than 7 days or occurs with rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

Pregnancy or Breast Feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

Dosage & Administration Directions: For best results, use at the first sign of symptoms and continue to use for an additional 48 hours after symptoms cease. Shake well before each use. Adults & children 13 years of age and older: Take 1.5 mL three times daily by mouth. Children 6-12 years of age: Take 1 mL three times daily by mouth. Children 1-5 years of age: Take 0.5 mL three times daily by mouth.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredient Citric Acid Ethyl Alcohol Glycerin Maltodextrin Potassium Sorbate Purified Water Sorbitol

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Schwabe North America, Inc. (revised Sep 17, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Cold Relief Drops NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
53499-8271Pelargonium Sidoides Root 1 [hp_X]/30mL
Liquid
Schwabe North America, Inc.UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC

Frequently asked questions

What is Cold Relief Drops used for?

Indications & Usage Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations: chest congestion, nasal congestion, cough, hoarseness, sore throat.

Who makes Cold Relief Drops?

Cold Relief Drops is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Schwabe North America, Inc..