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Treating cold and flu symptoms

The majority of colds are caused by the rhinovirus; flu is caused by influenza viruses.1,2 Symptoms of a cold appear gradually, but with the flu, symptoms appear quickly, usually within a few hours.3,4

Make sure you are familiar with the range of products available to target troublesome symptoms and bring relief to your customers.

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Multi-symptom
Analgesics
Cough Remedies
Nasal
Decongestants
 

Cold and Flu Nurse All in One Capsules (GSL)

Night Nurse & Night Nurse Capsules (P)

What’s in it? Paracetamol
Guaifenesin
Phenylephrine hydrochloride
Paracetamol
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Promethazine
What is it for? Sore throat
Headache
Fever and chills
Aches and pains
Blocked nose
Chesty cough
Sore throat
Headaches
Fever
Aches and pains
Dry, tickly cough
Runny nose
 

Panadol Advance
500mg Tablets (P)

Anadin Extra (P)

What’s in it? Paracetamol Aspirin
Paracetamol
Caffeine
What is it for? Sore throat
Headache
Fever
Aches and pains
Sore throat
Headache
Fever
Aches and pains
 

Robitussin Dry
Cough Medicine (P)

AnadinRobitussin Chesty
Cough Medicine (GSL)

What’s in it? Dextromethorphan
hydrobromide
Guaifenesin
What is it for? Dry, irritating coughs Chesty coughs
 

Otrivine Extra Dual Relief
0.5 mg/ml + 0.6 mg/ml
Nasal Spray, solution (P)

 
What’s in it? Xylometazoline hydrochloride
Ipratropium bromide
 
What is it for? Blocked nose
Runny nose