The viruses that cause colds and flu are easily targeted by most over-the-counter cold and flu medications. Even though they aren't a cure-all, they can help alleviate symptoms and shorten the duration of an illness.
How do I know for sure if I have the flu or a cold?
Flu and cold share many symptoms; however, cold symptoms are typically less severe and take longer to develop than flu symptoms.
What's the quickest remedy for a sore throat?
Make sure you drink a lot of water and gargle with salt water. A small cup of warm water and a teaspoon of salt are all that are needed to prepare it. Acetaminophen, lozenges, and gargles can also be used to relieve a painful throat for a short period of time.
Take your doctor's permission before taking any medication, including over-the-counter. Use of lozenges or gargles should be limited to a few days at the most. If the medication is used incorrectly, it may disguise the symptoms of strep throat (a bacterial infection that requires antibiotic treatment).
What remedy should I take for a cold and fever?
A positive thing about having a fever is that your immune system is boosted, and your body can better combat an infection because of how it destroys bacteria and viruses.
For the most part, doctors no longer recommend lowering your blood pressure, save for those with particular medical disorders like heart or lung illness. It's okay to use a fever-reducing drug if you're feeling unwell.
People in their early twenties should avoid taking aspirin. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen-based medicines are the finest. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about which type is best for you, as each one has its own set of potential risks.
Make sure you don't take too much. Cough and cold, and flu remedies frequently contain these drugs. If your cough or cold medicine has a pain reliever in it, don't take a separate one. Ask your pharmacist if you don't know what's in your medicine before consuming it.
What are the signs of colds and flu?
|
Symptoms |
Cold |
Flu |
|
Fever |
Rarely among adults but sometimes in young children |
High fever that can last 3-4 days |
|
Stuffy Nose |
Common |
Sometimes |
|
Runny Nose |
Nasal secretions can be yellow or green in colour |
Sometimes |
|
Sweat, Chills |
Never |
Extreme |
|
Loss Of Appetite |
Sometimes |
Common |
Our Top Recommendations to Treat Cold or Flu:
- Benylin 4 Flu – 24 Tablets
- Benylin Chesty Coughs Non-Drowsy 150ml
- Beechams Cold & Flu Capsules - 16 Capsules
- Beechams Cold & Flu Hot Blackcurrant - 5 Sachets
- Benylin Chesty Coughs Original - 300ml
- Benylin Infant's Cough Syrup - 125 Ml
- Night Nurse Liquid 160ml
- Care Decongestant 12 Tablets
- Paramol Tablets 24 Tablets
- Night Nurse 10 Capsules
- Care Pholcodine Linctus 200ml
- Contac Non Drowsy Dual Relief - 18 Tablets
- Multi-Action Actifed - 12 Tablets
- Sudafed Decongestant - 12 Tablets
- Lemsip Max Honey & Ginger -10 Sachets
- Multi-Action Actifed Dry Coughs - 100 Ml
- Panadol Extra Soluble - 24 Tablets
- Otrivine Child Nasal Drops - 10ml
- Sinutab Non-Drowsy - 15 Tablets
- Day Nurse Capsules - 20 Pack
You can get these at Pharmazon Direct. Contact us today to get your prescription filled or buy some OTC medication.