Prescription cold medicines can be obtained only through a proper doctor’s prescription. These medicines help to reduce the symptoms and severity associated with cold. These medicines are also prescribed to treat the bacterial infections that show similar symptoms like cold. Prescription medicines are a good choice to treat cold as they are supervised through a doctor which prevents the chances of having adverse side effects of drug to drug infection. Though cold is not a medical serious threat but prescribed medicines help to bring relief to its various symptoms so that you can carry out with your daily obligations and work. Prescription medicines for cold are broadly divided into four groups which include pain relievers, cough medicines, decongestants and antihistamines. All types of cold medicines should be taken correctly as per the directions provided by the doctor and the directions mentioned on the label. If taken in a wrong manner these prescribed medicines instead of bringing relief can make your condition even worse. Moreover while taking some of the prescribed cold medicines, there are certain food items which much be avoided as they may cause vomiting, dehydration, gastrointestinal discomfort and other problems. So just consult your doctor before taking any types of medicines related to cold.