There is as such no specific treatment for common cold. You can use some medication for getting relief from some of the symptoms of common cold like headache, muscle ache, etc. before taking any medicine one should try the home treatment drink lots of fluid and take ample rest will help you a great deal.

In very severe case you should switch to medicine because this medicine has harmful side effects. You can choose milder options initially before trying any hardcore medicine like lozenges, sprays and inhalers which can give you short term relief for your sore throat and can also reduce those symptoms to a large extent. Also there are humidifiers available which provide much relief and also increase the air moisture. For nasal congestions you can use a decongestant like pseudoephedrine also you can use saline drops for your nostrils can help you reduce the nasal congestion. Keeping your body warm would give you relief from the cold, use of heat pads or warm bath relieves your body aches. One should take a hot water shower which would help you breath more easily.

Remember these are all supportive measures in case of severe cold you should consult a doctor who would prescribe you the appropriate medicines like you can take ibuprofen or acetaminophen would help you recover from the symptoms of common cold thou have many side effects shouldn’t be taken in high doses and not recommended for children’s.