You can add lemon juice and sweetener of choice to a cup of hot water to get that NeoCitran comfort feel. I then take whatever meds I need for symptoms. (Tylenol, saline spray, antihistamine, etc.). I also alternate hot and cold packs on my face/head when I'm congested. It really helps relieve the pressure.

When I'm feeling absolutely horrible I don't worry about sugars in my meds and simply take what I need to rest and feel better. If I'm sick I don't eat much anyhow so I really don't think the bit of extra sugars are going to hurt.