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We do not publish dosing.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.