Natural Remedies vs. Over-the-Counter Cold and Flu Medicines

The dreaded flu and common cold are something we all do our best to avoid every winter, but sometimes these highly contagious illnesses that cause a nasty respiratory infection are hard to escape. If you weren’t able to escape it this season, the best thing you can do to treat cold, cough & flu symptoms is to use natural home remedies and/or over-the-counter (OTC) cold and flu medicines to combat the miserable symptoms of sore throat, congestion, and cough.

And, if you’re wondering whether natural remedies or OTC medicine is most effective, we’re going to solve that mystery for you right here!

Natural Remedies vs. Over-the-Counter Cold and Flu Medicines  

The truth is that both natural remedies and OTC cold and flu medicines are very effective for treating symptoms of a cold and the flu to make you feel better. And, when you use cold and flu medicines together with natural home remedies, this provides a more comprehensive and effective overall treatment.

Cold, Cough & Flu Treatments

Below are some of the benefits of both natural home remedies and OTC cold and flu medicines.

Natural Home Remedies

Here are some suggestions to help you fight off your cold, cough & flu:

1. Get plenty of rest

2. Drink plenty of fluids such as water, clear broth or soup, as well as herbal teas with medicinal properties.

4. Take vitamin C and zinc supplements

5. Take probiotics

6. Use a nasal irrigator to relieve congestion.

7. Gargle with saltwater to relieve a sore throat.

9. Use essential oils like as tea tree oil, lemon oil, and eucalyptus oil in a diffuser to help you breathe easier.

10. Use a humidifier or take a hot shower to relieve nasal and lung congestion which can help if you have a cough.

OTC Medication for Cold, Cough & Flu Symptoms

OTC cold and flu medicines can lessen cold, cough & flu symptoms to give you quick relief.

The following are some the best overall medicines to treat cold and flu symptoms:

Cold and Flu Syrup:

·Beechams All in One Liquid (160ML)

Cold and Flu Capsule:

·Beechams Max Strength All-In-One Capsule 16S

·Lemsip Cold & Flu Max Strength Caps 16S

Cold and Flu Powder Sachets:

·Calpol Sachets S/F 5ML X 20

·Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon Sachets 5S

·Lemsip Max Cold & Flu B/Currant Sachets 10S

At Pearl Chemist Group pharmacies, you will find a broad selection of OTC cold and flu medicines to treat all types of symptoms. Shop at any of our South London locations or order from us online for convenient at-home shopping!