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# **cold and sinus medicine for adults**

**Skip it**

Soft demand (-32.4% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 21Growth 9Conversion 85Competition 29Returns 100Price range 45Avg price 33Brand share 31Review moat 24Quality gap 19

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Great****9.6%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Price range**

**Okay****$6.85–$21.70**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Avg price**

**Okay****$10.01**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Brand share**

**Okay****86%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Competition**

**Okay****67%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Review moat**

**Bad****4,990.95**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Bad****$85K**

$85K/yr · 88K searches

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-32.4%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 67% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**9 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**110**

**Top-5 brand share**

**86%**

**Open market**

**10%**

- Tylenol64% - Sudafed6% - Mucinex6% - Amazon Basic Care5% - Advil5% - AXIV4% - Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 10%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$8K20%$17K30%$25K40%$34K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 21 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Tylenol Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets Non-Drowsy Pain Reliever Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reducer Expectorant Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCL 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGM9ZgmhL.jpg)**Tylenol Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets Non-Drowsy Pain Reliever Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reducer Expectorant Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCL 24 Count**Tylenol**$7.68**4.8★3,369 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0N18YM) [2![Tylenol Cold + Head Congestion Severe Medicine Caplets for Fever Pain and Congestion Acetaminophen Pain Reliever Fever Reducer 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rvepa113L.jpg)**Tylenol Cold + Head Congestion Severe Medicine Caplets for Fever Pain and Congestion Acetaminophen Pain Reliever Fever Reducer 24 Count**Tylenol**$7.77**4.8★1,499 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMZBWU0) [3![Tylenol Sinus + Headache Daytime Non-Drowsy Relief Caplets Acetaminophen 325mg Phenylephrine HCI 5mg Nasal Decongestant for Sinus Pain Headache & Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reduction 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGMS6JhuL.jpg)**Tylenol Sinus + Headache Daytime Non-Drowsy Relief Caplets Acetaminophen 325mg Phenylephrine HCI 5mg Nasal Decongestant for Sinus Pain Headache & Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reduction 24 Count**Tylenol**$7.78**4.8★13,067 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZG46T2) [4![Tylenol Cold + Flu Severe Daytime + Nighttime Cold Medicine Caplets Combo Pack for Multi-Symptom Cough Sore Throat Headache Nasal Congestion Relief Acetaminophen Pain Reliever 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HFt-lWdDL.jpg)**Tylenol Cold + Flu Severe Daytime + Nighttime Cold Medicine Caplets Combo Pack for Multi-Symptom Cough Sore Throat Headache Nasal Congestion Relief Acetaminophen Pain Reliever 24 Count**Tylenol**$7.39**4.8★10,622 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HI7WQRW) [5![Mucinex Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Cold Medicine & Expectorant Fever Pain Headache & Excess Mucus Relief with Acetaminophen & Guaifenesin Rapid Release Caplets for Adults 20 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RpLelrxvL.jpg)**Mucinex Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Cold Medicine & Expectorant Fever Pain Headache & Excess Mucus Relief with Acetaminophen & Guaifenesin Rapid Release Caplets for Adults 20 Count**Mucinex**$13.70**4.7★1,862 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JLW7FX)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![AXIV Sinus Head Congestion Relief Non-Drowsy Maximum Strength for Sinus Pressure Headache Pain & Stuffy Nose 24 Softgels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Z8H-xpzSL.jpg)**AXIV Sinus Head Congestion Relief Non-Drowsy Maximum Strength for Sinus Pressure Headache Pain & Stuffy Nose 24 Softgels**AXIV**$6.85**199 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNFDKKPK) [![Mucinex Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Cold Medicine & Expectorant Fever Pain Headache & Excess Mucus Relief with Acetaminophen & Guaifenesin Rapid Release Caplets for Adults 20 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RpLelrxvL.jpg)**Mucinex Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Cold Medicine & Expectorant Fever Pain Headache & Excess Mucus Relief with Acetaminophen & Guaifenesin Rapid Release Caplets for Adults 20 Count**Mucinex**$13.70**1,862 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JLW7FX) [![Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518Z3ZM6Z9L.jpg)**Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count**Mucinex**$17.04**1,479 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JM34F6) [![Tylenol Day & Night Cold & Flu Multi-Symptom Liquid Gels Combo Pack Cold & Flu Relief Medicine Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer + Cough Suppressant & Antihistamine 24 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416rpI2JtaL.jpg)**Tylenol Day & Night Cold & Flu Multi-Symptom Liquid Gels Combo Pack Cold & Flu Relief Medicine Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer + Cough Suppressant & Antihistamine 24 ct**Tylenol**$9.32**603 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG9XJ1XH) [![AXIV Sinus Severe + Mucus Relief Non-Drowsy Loosens Mucus Maximum Strength Relief of Pain Pressure Congestion & Headache Ease 24 Softgels.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ic7xisCkL.jpg)**AXIV Sinus Severe + Mucus Relief Non-Drowsy Loosens Mucus Maximum Strength Relief of Pain Pressure Congestion & Headache Ease 24 Softgels.**AXIV**$7.51**982 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBVX35LB)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![AXIV Sinus Head Congestion Relief Non-Drowsy Maximum Strength for Sinus Pressure Headache Pain & Stuffy Nose 24 Softgels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Z8H-xpzSL.jpg)**AXIV Sinus Head Congestion Relief Non-Drowsy Maximum Strength for Sinus Pressure Headache Pain & Stuffy Nose 24 Softgels**AXIV**$6.85**4.4★**▲ 165%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNFDKKPK) [![Boiron SinusCalm Tablets for Sinus Pain Relief Runny Nose Congestion Sinus Pressure Headache - 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OIegfzhIL.jpg)**Boiron SinusCalm Tablets for Sinus Pain Relief Runny Nose Congestion Sinus Pressure Headache - 60 Count**Boiron**$9.92**4.5★**▲ 39%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WQBC91V) [![AXIV Sinus Severe + Mucus Relief Non-Drowsy Loosens Mucus Maximum Strength Relief of Pain Pressure Congestion & Headache Ease 24 Softgels.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ic7xisCkL.jpg)**AXIV Sinus Severe + Mucus Relief Non-Drowsy Loosens Mucus Maximum Strength Relief of Pain Pressure Congestion & Headache Ease 24 Softgels.**AXIV**$7.51**4.5★**▲ 36%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBVX35LB) [![Tylenol Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets Non-Drowsy Pain Reliever Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reducer Expectorant Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCL 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGM9ZgmhL.jpg)**Tylenol Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets Non-Drowsy Pain Reliever Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reducer Expectorant Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCL 24 Count**Tylenol**$7.68**4.8★**▲ 22%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0N18YM) [![Tylenol Cold + Flu Severe Medicine Caplets for Cold & Flu Symptom Relief Fever Reducer Pain Reliever Cough Suppressant Nasal Decongestant & Expectorant with Acetaminophen 24 ct.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uo6xCeXZL.jpg)**Tylenol Cold + Flu Severe Medicine Caplets for Cold & Flu Symptom Relief Fever Reducer Pain Reliever Cough Suppressant Nasal Decongestant & Expectorant with Acetaminophen 24 ct.**Tylenol**$7.38**4.8★**▲ 17%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ITR4EY)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 36 weeks — -32.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

3K2KHoliday '25Spike '26Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Sinus Relief**20%

*“Sinus Relief”*

**Efficiency**14%

*“Works well”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Very affordable”*

**Cold Relief**11%

*“Cold relief”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Excellent product”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“As advertised”*

**Cough Relief**3%

*“Awesome Cough Syrup”*

**Fever Relief**2%

*“It takes care of cold back pain fever fatigue body pain all of it”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“So convenient”*

**Allergies**2%

*“Great for allergies”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**14%

*“barely worked”*

**Sinus Relief**14%

*“I get sinus headaches all the time”*

**Allergies**8%

*“I was having serious problems with my allergies”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Very costly”*

**Dosage**4%

*“Each pairs of pills are difficult to open”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“A bit small”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“Poor product”*

**Cough Relief**3%

*“coughing more than I should”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Difficult functionality,”*

**Cold Relief**2%

*“I had a bad cold”*