 [ Symptoms ] what conditions does cold and flu treat [ Disease ] this medication is used for the temporary relief of runnystuffy nose and other symptoms e g ear congestion wateryitchy eyes itchy throat that may be caused by allergies hay fever the common cold sinus inflammation sinusitis and other breathing illnesses decongestants help to relieve stuffy nose and ear congestion symptoms antihistamines relieve watery eyes itchy eyesnosethroat runny nose and sneezing cough and cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years therefore do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor some products such as long acting tabletscapsules are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely these products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects to decrease the risk for serious side effects carefully follow all dosage directions do not use this product to make a child sleepy do not give other cough and cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms such as drinking enough fluids using a humidifier or saline nose dropsspray