runny nose relief for adults
Skip itSoft demand (-59.6% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Returns
Incredible0.0%return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate
Conversion
Great8.2%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Competition
Good48%top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
Price range
Good$5.75–$26.39cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
Brand share
Good74%top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
Avg price
Okay$11.23avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Market size
Okay$146K$146K/yr · 159K searches
Quality gap
Bad4.7★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Review moat
Bad10,760avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Growth
Bad-59.6%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
Competition
The top 5 products take 48% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.Brands
13 flat
Sellers
144
Top-5 brand share
74%
Open market
20%
- Sudafed29%
- Boiron20%
- Amazon Basic Care11%
- Benadryl7%
- Mucinex7%
- ALKA-SELTZER PLUS6%
Product shelf
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
All 27 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
Top sellers
by 90-day click share
Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Day + Night Maximum Strength Decongestant & Antihistamine Tablets with Phenylephrine HCl & Diphenhydramine HCl Helps Nasal & Sinus Pressure & Congestion 20 ct
Sudafed$8.944.6★5,689 rev
Boiron SinusCalm Tablets for Sinus Pain Relief Runny Nose Congestion Sinus Pressure Headache - 60 Count
Boiron$9.924.5★7,300 rev
Benadryl Liqui-Gels Allergy Medicine Dye-Free Liquid Gel Capsules with 25 mg of Diphenhydramine HCl Antihistamine for Relief of Allergy & Cold Symptoms Like Runny Nose & Sneezing 24 ct
Benadryl$7.124.8★16,920 rev
Boiron ColdCalm Tablets for Relief of Common Cold Symptoms Such as Sneezing Runny Nose Sore Throat and Nasal Congestion - Non-Drowsy - 60 Count
Boiron$9.434.6★8,111 rev
Mucinex Sinus-Max Nasal Spray Decongestant 12 Hour Over-The-Counter Medication Nose Spray for Sinus Relief Nasal Decongestants for Adults & Sinus Congestion Clear & Cool 3/4 Fl Oz(22ML)
Mucinex$8.654.3★19,949 rev
Newest
by launch date
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$13.701,862 rev
Vicks Sinex Severe Nasal Spray Moisturizing Ultra Fine Mist with Aloe Decongestant Medicine Relief from Stuffy Nose Due to Cold or Allergy Nasal Congestion & Sinus Pressure Relief 265 Sprays x 2
Vicks$17.292,812 rev
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Medicine Citrus Effervescent Tablets Nasal & Sinus Congestion Sneezing Runny Nose Cough Sore Throat 24 Count Packaging May Vary
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS$9.185,190 rev
Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Nasal Rinse Spray Max Relief for Adults w/Eucalyptus Oregano & Saline Clears Nasal Congestion & Cleanses Sinus Canal 1 fl oz
Beekeeper's Naturals$13.613,154 rev
Flonase Allergy Relief Nasal Spray Fluticasone Propionate 24-Hour Non-Drowsy Multi-Symptom Relief 144 Sprays Bonus Pack of Tissues
Flonase$26.396,145 rev
Trending
90-day click momentum
Amazon Basic Care Allergy Relief Loratadine Tablets 10 mg 24-Hour Non-Drowsy Antihistamine for Runny Nose Sneezing Itchy Eyes 300 Count (Packaging may vary)
Amazon Basic Care$10.444.7★
Amazon Basic Care All Day Allergy Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets 10 mg 24-Hour Relief for Sneezing Runny Nose Itchy Eyes & Throat Indoor & Outdoor Allergy Relief 365 Count
Amazon Basic Care$14.504.7★
Afrin No Drip Extra Moisturizing Nasal Mist Twin Pack Non-Drowsy Fast-Acting Decongestant for Sinus Pressure and Dry Nasal Passages Adults and Children 6 and Older .5 fl oz (Pack of 2)
Afrin$15.454.7★
GenCare Nasal Decongestant PE Phenylephrine HCl 10mg Tablets (Bulk 300 Count) Non-Drowsy Sinus Pressure Relief & Nasal Congestion Relief Stuffy Nose Decongestants for Adults Compare to Sudafed PE
GenCare$12.684.6★
Flonase Allergy Relief Nasal Spray Fluticasone Propionate 24 Hour Non Drowsy Allergy Medicine Metered Nasal Spray - 72 Sprays - Fall and Seasonal Allergy Relief
Flonase$16.084.7★
Demand & seasonality
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -59.6% search growth over the last 90 days.Peak months: Apr, May, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.5×
Reviews
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.What buyers love
“Very effective sinus remedy”
“Effective, works”
“Very affordable”
“Excellent Product”
“Good for allergies”
“Helps with a cold”
“AS ADVERTISED”
“Love this spray”
“Easy to use”
“Breathing Easy”
What buyers complain about
“Difficult to Open”
“barely worked”
“Allergy”
“sinus headache brings”
“It's expensive”
“leaks all over”
“Terrible product quality”
“Flawed design”
“started experiencing a lot of side effects”
“Does not last”