Being crook in Korea....

Sucks. Dont feel like its acceptable to take the day off at work...the kids dont really compensate in their attitudes... No one is around to give you a hug and put you to bed or leave a little get well package or flowers or lemsip.. I went to the doctor this morning who told my boss i have a cold especially in the throat? But it feels much worse... Ive had colds before but get other symptoms so not easy trying to convince them you might need antibiotics... Got a shot in the arse without know what was going on and some bags of pills.. But unsure what they are either! A little worrying considering im allergic to some cold medicines... Can anyone let me know what they might be? Especially if they are pseudoephidrine?