Cold and Flu Guide
Everyone has different symptoms with the common cold and influenza, but some of the most common symptoms of the flu include:
- Fever and chills
- body aches (primarily in the head, legs, and lower back)
- feeling extremely tired and weak
- loss of appetite
- a dry cough
- headache
- stuffy or runny nose
- sore throat
Consider the following treatments to help get control of your symptoms. Always talk to a general practitioner first.
Fever, headache, body aches and chills
- Panadol
- Nurofen
Blocked or runny nose
- Fess spray
- Dimetapp nasal spray
- Sudafed spray or tablets
- Vicks Vapodrops and chest rub
- Codral Cold and Flu tablets
Sore throat
- Betadine Sore Throat Gargle
- Strepsils lozenges
- Difflam Plus sore throat lozenges
- Lemsip
Cough
- Prospan
- Durotuss
- Benadryl
- Bisolvin
Hydration
It’s very important to keep yourself well hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Consider the use of electrolyte replacement:
- Hydralyte
Important Information
How to prepare for cold and flu season
Sore Throat: A complete guide about causes and treatments
Learn how to use Panadol safely