Important: This page is general information, not medical advice. It does not recommend or prescribe any treatment. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
Quick facts
- How it is given
- oral
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Umcka ColdCare Alcohol-Free
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is for
Purpose Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations: congestion, cough, hoarseness, sore throat.
What it is used to treat
Indications & Usage Shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat/nasal/bronchial irritations: congestion, cough, hoarseness, sore throat.
Warnings
Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask Doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus), been taking any medications, an allergy to plants of the Geraniaceae family.
Stop use and see a doctor if
Stop Use Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur, symptoms get worse or last more than 7 days, fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days, cough lasts more than 7 days or occurs with rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy or Breast Feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
If too much is taken
Overdose In case of overdose, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. Keep out of reach of children.
Active ingredient
Active Ingredient PELARGONIUM SIDOIDES 1x
Other ingredients
Inactive Ingredient citric acid ethyl alcohol glycerin maltodextrin potassium sorbate purified water sorbitol
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 25 October 2024. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.