# Where is the cheapest cold and flu medicine in the San Diego, CA area?

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/cheapest-cold-and-flu
Updated Oct 19, 2026 (2026-10-19T16:15:07.069Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 18, 2026, 9:13 AM PDT and Oct 19, 2026, 9:15 AM PDT (2026-10-18T16:13:34.806Z to 2026-10-19T16:15:07.069Z); the most recent check was 9 hours before this page was generated.
Page generated: Oct 19, 2026, 6:35 PM PDT (2026-10-20T01:35:17.400Z)

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 19, 2026, 9:15 AM PDT), the lowest-priced cold and flu medicine reported in stock in the San Diego, CA area is Simple Truth Children's Cough Syrup + Mucus Relief Daytime Grape Flavored Cough Medicine (4 fl oz) for $5.99 at Ralphs Hillcrest, 1020 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. Package sizes differ, so compare sizes as well as prices. Prices and availability are as reported by Food 4 Less and Ralphs.

On this page:

- [Lowest in-stock price for each cold and flu medicine product](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/cheapest-cold-and-flu#cheapest)
- [Cheapest by chain](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/cheapest-cold-and-flu#by-chain)
- [Related](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/cheapest-cold-and-flu#related)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/cheapest-cold-and-flu#questions)

- Products compared: 21
- Lowest price: $5.99
- Stores checked: 25

> Availability is reported by each retailer and checked by Aisles about once a day. It can change at any time, and Aisles does not physically verify stock. Confirm with the store before making a special trip.

## Lowest in-stock price for each cold and flu medicine product

| Product | Size | Lowest price | Where | Availability |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Simple Truth Children's Cough Syrup + Mucus Relief Daytime Grape Flavored Cough Medicine](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/simple-truth-childrens-cough-syrup-mucus-relief-daytime-grape-0004126038191) | 4 fl oz | $5.99 | [Ralphs Hillcrest, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/ralphs-hillcrest-san-diego-70300051/simple-truth-childrens-cough-syrup-mucus-relief-daytime-grape-0004126038191) | In stock |
| [Simple Truth Children's Cough Syrup + Mucus Relief Nighttime Grape Flavored Cough Medicine](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/simple-truth-childrens-cough-syrup-mucus-relief-nighttime-grape-0004126038192) | 4 fl oz | $5.99 | [Ralphs Hillcrest, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/ralphs-hillcrest-san-diego-70300051/simple-truth-childrens-cough-syrup-mucus-relief-nighttime-grape-0004126038192) | In stock |
| [Kroger Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu DayTime Cold Medicine Softgels](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-daytime-cold-medicine-softgels-0004126001240) | 24 ct | $6.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-daytime-cold-medicine-softgels-0004126001240) | In stock |
| [Kroger Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu NightTime Cold Medicine Softgels](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-nighttime-cold-medicine-softgels-0004126001241) | 24 ct | $6.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-nighttime-cold-medicine-softgels-0004126001241) | In stock |
| [Kroger Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu NightTime Mixed Berry Flavored Liquid Cold Medicine](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-nighttime-mixed-berry-flavored-0004126001090) | 12 fl oz | $6.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-nighttime-mixed-berry-flavored-0004126001090) | In stock |
| [Kroger Multi-Symptom Daytime Cold and Flu Liquid Cold Medicine](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-multi-symptom-daytime-cold-and-flu-liquid-cold-medicine-0004126002231) | 12 fl oz | $6.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/kroger-multi-symptom-daytime-cold-and-flu-liquid-cold-medicine-0004126002231) | In stock |
| [Tylenol Children's Tylenol Cold & Flu Liquid Oral Suspension Grape](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/tylenol-childrens-tylenol-cold-flu-liquid-oral-suspension-grape-0030045039105) | 4 fl oz | $7.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/tylenol-childrens-tylenol-cold-flu-liquid-oral-suspension-grape-0030045039105) | In stock |
| [Dimetapp Children's Dimetapp Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu Medicine, Red Grape Flavor, Alcohol-Free](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/dimetapp-childrens-dimetapp-multi-symptom-cold-flu-medicine-red-grape-0085002666005) | 4 fl oz | $8.49 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/dimetapp-childrens-dimetapp-multi-symptom-cold-flu-medicine-red-grape-0085002666005) | Low stock |
| [Kroger Multi-Symptom DayTime Severe Cold and Flu Liquid Cold Medicine](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-multi-symptom-daytime-severe-cold-and-flu-liquid-cold-medicine-0004126002230) | 12 fl oz | $8.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/kroger-multi-symptom-daytime-severe-cold-and-flu-liquid-cold-medicine-0004126002230) | Low stock |
| [Kroger Severe Cold and Flu DayTime Multi-symptom Cold Medicine Softgels](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-severe-cold-and-flu-daytime-multi-symptom-cold-medicine-0004126000971) | 24 ct | $8.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/kroger-severe-cold-and-flu-daytime-multi-symptom-cold-medicine-0004126000971) | In stock |
| [Kroger Severe Cold and Flu DayTime NightTime Multi-Symptom Cold Medicine Softgels](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-severe-cold-and-flu-daytime-nighttime-multi-symptom-cold-0004126000970) | 24 ct | $8.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/kroger-severe-cold-and-flu-daytime-nighttime-multi-symptom-cold-0004126000970) | In stock |
| [Dimetapp Children's Dimetapp Cold & Cough Medicine, Grape Flavor, Alcohol-Free](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/dimetapp-childrens-dimetapp-cold-cough-medicine-grape-flavor-alcohol-0085002666000) | 4 fl oz | $9.29 | [Ralphs Bonita Point Plaza, Chula Vista](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/chula-vista/ralphs-bonita-point-plaza-chula-vista-70300075/dimetapp-childrens-dimetapp-cold-cough-medicine-grape-flavor-alcohol-0085002666000) | Low stock |
| [Kroger Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu DayTime and NightTime Cold Medicine Softgels](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-daytime-and-nighttime-cold-medicine-0004126002523) | 48 ct | $10.99 | [Food 4 Less McGrath Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-mcgrath-center-san-diego-70400347/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-daytime-and-nighttime-cold-medicine-0004126002523) | In stock |
| [Kroger Multi-Symptom Maximum Strength Fast Cold Flu and Sore Throat Liquid Cold Medicine](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-multi-symptom-maximum-strength-fast-cold-flu-and-sore-throat-0004126001091) | 6 fl oz | $11.79 | [Food 4 Less McGrath Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-mcgrath-center-san-diego-70400347/kroger-multi-symptom-maximum-strength-fast-cold-flu-and-sore-throat-0004126001091) | Low stock |
| [Vicks NyQuil Cold and Flu Medicine Acetaminophen Liquid](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/vicks-nyquil-cold-and-flu-medicine-acetaminophen-liquid-0032390001426) | 12 fl oz | $11.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/vicks-nyquil-cold-and-flu-medicine-acetaminophen-liquid-0032390001426) | Low stock |
| [Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold Very Berry Liquid](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/mucinex-childrens-multi-symptom-cold-very-berry-liquid-0036382401064) | 4 fl oz | $12.49 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/mucinex-childrens-multi-symptom-cold-very-berry-liquid-0036382401064) | In stock |
| [Kroger Multi-Symptom DayTime and NightTime Cold and Flu Liquid Cold Medicine Value Pack](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-multi-symptom-daytime-and-nighttime-cold-and-flu-liquid-cold-0004126002221) | 2 ct / 24 fl oz | $12.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/kroger-multi-symptom-daytime-and-nighttime-cold-and-flu-liquid-cold-0004126002221) | In stock |
| [Vicks NyQuil Kids Cold & Cough + Fever Multi-Symptom Relief Grape Liquid](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/vicks-nyquil-kids-cold-cough-fever-multi-symptom-relief-grape-liquid-0032390003339) | 8 fl oz | $14.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/vicks-nyquil-kids-cold-cough-fever-multi-symptom-relief-grape-liquid-0032390003339) | In stock |
| [Hyland's Naturals™ Kids Cold & Cough Daytime & Nighttime Combo Pack](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/hylands-naturalstm-kids-cold-cough-daytime-nighttime-combo-pack-0035497333781) | 2 ct / 4 fl oz | $15.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/hylands-naturalstm-kids-cold-cough-daytime-nighttime-combo-pack-0035497333781) | In stock |
| [Mucinex 12 Hour Cold & Flu Relief Tablets, Cough, Fever & Chest Congestion Medicine, 16 Count](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/mucinex-12-hour-cold-flu-relief-tablets-cough-fever-chest-congestion-0036382499775) | 16 count | $18.49 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/mucinex-12-hour-cold-flu-relief-tablets-cough-fever-chest-congestion-0036382499775) | In stock |
| [Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu Medicine Acetaminophen Honey Liquid Combo Pack](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/vicks-dayquil-nyquil-severe-cold-flu-medicine-acetaminophen-honey-0032390004198) | 2 pk / 12 fl oz | $25.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/vicks-dayquil-nyquil-severe-cold-flu-medicine-acetaminophen-honey-0032390004198) | In stock |

## Cheapest by chain

| Chain | Cheapest in-stock item | Price | Where |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Food 4 Less | Kroger Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu DayTime Cold Medicine Softgels (24 ct) | $6.99 | [Food 4 Less Hazard Center, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/food-4-less-hazard-center-san-diego-70400333/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-daytime-cold-medicine-softgels-0004126001240) |
| Ralphs | Simple Truth Children's Cough Syrup + Mucus Relief Daytime Grape Flavored Cough Medicine (4 fl oz) | $5.99 | [Ralphs Hillcrest, San Diego](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/san-diego/ralphs-hillcrest-san-diego-70300051/simple-truth-childrens-cough-syrup-mucus-relief-daytime-grape-0004126038191) |

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- [All questions for this area](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers)

## Questions shoppers ask

### Where is the cheapest cold and flu medicine in the San Diego, CA area?

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 19, 2026, 9:15 AM PDT), the lowest-priced cold and flu medicine reported in stock in the San Diego, CA area is Simple Truth Children's Cough Syrup + Mucus Relief Daytime Grape Flavored Cough Medicine (4 fl oz) for $5.99 at Ralphs Hillcrest, 1020 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. Package sizes differ, so compare sizes as well as prices. Prices and availability are as reported by Food 4 Less and Ralphs.

### How current are these prices?

Aisles checks these stores about once a day; this page reflects checks up to Oct 19, 2026, 9:15 AM PDT. Prices and stock can change at any time, so confirm with the store.

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