medicine for a cold; medication used to relieve symptoms of a cold (cough, runny nose, fever, etc.).
薬局で風邪薬を買って飲んだら、だいぶ楽になった。
I bought cold medicine at the pharmacy and after taking it I felt much better.
運転する人は眠気を誘う成分の入った風邪薬に注意してください。
Drivers should be careful about cold medicines that contain ingredients that cause drowsiness.
症状に合わせた風邪薬を選ぶと効果が出やすい。
It's more effective to choose cold medicine that matches your symptoms.