Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: minor aches and pains headache sore throat cough nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus temporarily reduces fever Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: headache minor aches and pains cough sore throat nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure runny nose sneezing temporarily reduces fever