Suppose you have a cold and you choose to take Tylenol Cold to treat your symptoms (runny nose,congested nasal passages,and fever).Which of these ingredients in this OTC product is unnecessary?

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Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant and is unnecessary if you do not have a cough. The other ingredients address the symptoms you have: acetaminophen for fever, chlorpheniramine maleate for runny nose, and phenylephrine for nasal congestion.

Suppose You Have a Cold and You Choose to Take