Recommended Thai cold remedies?

[Lemondropkid]

I came down with a cold yesterday evening. Sneezing and watery eyes made sleep difficult.

Realised I hadn't even paracetamol in the house.

Picked up the tablets below from the local pharmacy this morning, 35 baht for a 3 day course.

Any ideas on effective Thai remedies or do you normally consult with Dr. Jameson🤔

 

[fygjam]

https://www.drugs.com/pro/phenylephrine-and-chlorpheniramine-tablets.html

 

[Painter]

From 7-11... about 20b. Some people say 1 teaspoon 3 times a day, others say half a bottle every few hours.

(Incidentally,  saw a small bottle in a UK Asian supermarket for £6.75)

[forcebwithu]

48 minutes ago, Painter said:

From 7-11... about 20b. Some people say 1 teaspoon 3 times a day, others say half a bottle every few hours.

(Incidentally,  saw a small bottle in a UK Asian supermarket for £6.75)

I'll 2nd this recommendation. I take a couple of sips straight from the bottle for relief of cold symptoms.

I also use this to open up the nasal cavity so I can breathe easier.

[Stillearly]

I once had a cold here that I couldn't shift , the pharmacy gave me anti-histamines and it dried up very quickly.. 

[Lemondropkid]

21 hours ago, Painter said:

From 7-11... about 20b. Some people say 1 teaspoon 3 times a day, others say half a bottle every few hours.

(Incidentally,  saw a small bottle in a UK Asian supermarket for £6.75)

Thanks just picked up a bottle in the 7, 25 baht. For info the bottle states 1-2 tea spoons, 3-4 times per day.

Cold seems to be doing the rounds here in my neighborhood. The 7 girl who served me and the girl in my cafe have it.

The SkyTrain is a great spreader.

 

 

[Yesitisdakid]

3 hours ago, Lemondropkid said:

Thanks just picked up a bottle in the 7, 25 baht. For info the bottle states 1-2 tea spoons, 3-4 times per day.

Cold seems to be doing the rounds here in my neighborhood. The 7 girl who served me and the girl in my cafe have it.

The SkyTrain is a great spreader.

 

 

I use that stuff it's brilliant but I use it I get three doses out of one bottle three times a day I drink a third of the bottle it knocks it right out in my case anyway

[coxyhog]

I've used Decolgen in the past,a bit like the 4Flu available in the UK,seemed to give me an uncongested nights sleep but mostly I used it after some alcohol intake.

https://www.shopping-d.com/products/decolgen-pack-4-tablets-relieves-colds-with-nasal-congegestion?srsltid=AfmBOopb8e5cAba0e7t4Z_PJ3mGarnrrYxuYAT6CeiORUDD8LX0IZTKr

Edited November 8 by coxyhog

[thegrogmonster]

My missue recommends Tiffy for any disease known to man.
Not sure about colds but is does ease my migraines.

[fygjam]

^^^

Tiffy medicine is used to relieve symptoms of common cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, fever, pain, and allergic rhinitis. Here are the important information you need to know when using Tiffy.

1. Formulation and Presentation

Tiffy is available in 2 forms: 

• Tablet form: Packaged in strips containing 4 tablets, each tablet of Tiffy contains: Paracetamol 500 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg.
• Syrup form: Available in 30ml and 60ml bottles. Each 5ml of syrup contains: Paracetamol 120 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 1 mg.

2. Ingredients

The main ingredients of Tiffy include: 

• Paracetamol: a non-steroidal drug that relieves pain and reduces fever.
• Chlorpheniramine: an H1 histamine receptor antagonist, commonly used to treat allergic conditions.
• Phenylpropanolamine: treats diseases of rhinitis, stuffy nose by constricting blood vessels. 

https://www.vinmec.com/eng/blog/tiffy-uses-dosage-and-side-effects-note-en#:~:text=Indications-,Tiffy medicine is used to relieve symptoms of common cold,6.1 Caution

 

 

[Pumpuynarak]

Tiffy imo was much better when it contained psedoephedrine but the Thai government banned its use for obvious reasons. 

[forcebwithu]

4 hours ago, thegrogmonster said:

My missue recommends Tiffy for any disease known to man.
Not sure about colds but is does ease my migraines.

As a past migraine sufferer, I feel your pain. For minor migraines I found Excedrin Extra Strength, or the generic equivalent effective. The active ingredients are: Acetaminophen 250 mg, Aspirin 250 mg, Caffeine 65 mg

Perhaps it's the acetaminophen in Tiffy that helps with the migraines, but I found taking that alone wasn't as effective as the Excedrin concoction.

For the bad migraines Imitrex was a life saver. I used the injectable Rx and within 15 minutes of a dose the worst of the symptoms were knocked down.

[Jambo]

A bit off/topic but since I have been on blood thinners I am very susceptible to both bruises and annoying cuts and grazes on my arms and legs.

Fortunately I had in my possession Thailand's universal answer to any potential infection:

                               

It has been used all too often in the last couple of years as I would not go anywhere without it reassurance. Until two days ago when I had covered the soft side of an Elastoplast for the latest cut on my arm and happened to read the warning on the side of the dispenser: 

OOOOooops!

[Derek Dangleberries]

16 minutes ago, Jambo said:

A bit off/topic but since I have been on blood thinners I am very susceptible to both bruises and annoying cuts and grazes on my arms and legs.

Fortunately I had in my possession Thailand's universal answer to any potential infection:

                               

It has been used all too often in the last couple of years as I would not go anywhere without it reassurance. Until two days ago when I had covered the soft side of an Elastoplast for the latest cut on my arm and happened to read the warning on the side of the dispenser: 

OOOOooops!

I get a sore crotch rash on the very few occasions that I wear skiddies. My missus dabs that stuff on it and the rash dries up over night. Brilliant stuff !!

[Derek Dangleberries]

On 11/8/2025 at 9:54 AM, Lemondropkid said:

Thanks just picked up a bottle in the 7, 25 baht. For info the bottle states 1-2 tea spoons, 3-4 times per day.

Cold seems to be doing the rounds here in my neighborhood. The 7 girl who served me and the girl in my cafe have it.

The SkyTrain is a great spreader.

 

 

I keep a bottle in the car and a bottle on my bedside table for when I have coughing fits. Just one glug stops the cough instantly.

Good stuff..

[Yessongs]

@Lemondropkid  So are you feeling better now? I got tested when I was in High School, I swear, when ever I would get "spring allergies" around April/May back home, the runny nose was annoying as I battled grass pollens right? 

The one thing that worked for me, that never disappointed was "Benadryl" over the counter....would knock me on my ass though. Tired was an understatement. 

One of the good things about living here is there are "no seasons" per say...no grass pollens to worry about. 😊

 

 

[Lemondropkid]

3 hours ago, Yessongs said:

@Lemondropkid  So are you feeling better now? I got tested when I was in High School, I swear, when ever I would get "spring allergies" around April/May back home, the runny nose was annoying as I battled grass pollens right? 

The one thing that worked for me, that never disappointed was "Benadryl" over the counter....would knock me on my ass though. Tired was an understatement. 

One of the good things about living here is there are "no seasons" per say...no grass pollens to worry about. 😊

 

 

Yes am much better thanks 👍.

I wouldn't swap being here for the long dark colds days at home. 

Really humid this morning though and looking murky. Allegedly it will cool down come the weekend 🙂

[coxyhog]

I've had a stinker of a cold the last few days,blocked nose all night wake up feeling like sh!t.

Not sure if they're available in Thailand but a couple of 4Flu tablets & my nose is clear until the morning. 

Maybe Boots?

[Zambo]

On 11/9/2025 at 4:40 AM, coxyhog said:

I've used Decolgen in the past,a bit like the 4Flu available in the UK,seemed to give me an uncongested nights sleep but mostly I used it after some alcohol intake.

https://www.shopping-d.com/products/decolgen-pack-4-tablets-relieves-colds-with-nasal-congegestion?srsltid=AfmBOopb8e5cAba0e7t4Z_PJ3mGarnrrYxuYAT6CeiORUDD8LX0IZTKr

I think Tiffy and Decolgen are similar, different manufacturers and some formulation tweaks but the same target ailments - cold and flu symptoms.