{"title":"Medicines \u0026 Treatments - Cold, Flu \u0026 Cough","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-vogel-echinaforce-echinacea-tablets","title":"A Vogel Echinaforce Echinacea Tablets - 120 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Echinaforce\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full-size pack of A.Vogel's flagship echinacea. Echinaforce tablets are a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of the common cold and influenza-type infections, exclusively based upon long-standing use. Made from extracts of fresh — not dried — Echinacea purpurea herb and root. 120 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy this echinacea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEchinacea is the best-known herbal companion for cold season, and A.Vogel's fresh-herb extraction is the version UK herbal users ask for by name. The 120-tablet pack is the practical choice for households that take it through the winter months rather than buying pack by pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake as directed on the pack at the first sign of cold symptoms, swallowed with water. Suitable for adults and children over 12. Don't exceed the stated dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for under-12s. People with immune conditions, those taking immunosuppressant medicines, and anyone allergic to the daisy family should speak to a pharmacist first. If symptoms worsen, or a fever persists, see your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A.Vogel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729942520195,"sku":"0830307","price":9.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71jkU86klBL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788357998"},{"product_id":"a-vogel-echinaforce-forte-cold-and-flu-tablets","title":"A Vogel Echinaforce Forte Cold and Flu Tablets - 40 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEchinaforce Forte packs A.Vogel's fresh-herb echinacea into a stronger tablet, so fewer tablets carry the same traditional dose. A traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of cold and flu, exclusively based upon long-standing use. 40 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Echinaforce means several tablets a day; Forte condenses that into a simpler routine — the choice for people who'd rather take one tablet at a time and for anyone who struggles to remember mid-day doses. Same fresh Echinacea purpurea herb and root, same A.Vogel extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake as directed on the pack at the first sign of symptoms, with water. Suitable for adults and children over 12; don't exceed the stated dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe usual echinacea rules apply: not for under-12s, and immune conditions, immunosuppressants or daisy-family allergies mean a pharmacist conversation first. Worsening or persistent symptoms belong with your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A.Vogel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729942585731,"sku":"3559523","price":10.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/81-bItFjxdL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788358183"},{"product_id":"almus-vapour-rub","title":"Almus Vapour Rub Topical Ointment - 50g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Almus Vapour Rub\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic aromatic chest rub in the pharmacy own-brand pot: a topical ointment rubbed onto the chest, throat and back to release warming, decongestant vapours for clear, cool breathing — day and night. The same time-honoured formula families reach for through a cold, at an Almus price. 50g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow a rub clears a head\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBody heat lifts the menthol, camphor and eucalyptus vapours from the skin and you breathe them in, cooling the airways and easing the blocked-nose, stuffy-head feeling. At night that's the difference between mouth-breathing misery and actual sleep — nothing to swallow, nothing that interacts with other cold medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRub a small amount onto the chest, throat and back and leave the clothing loose so the vapours rise. Repeat as directed on the pack, especially at bedtime. External use only — not in the nostrils, near the eyes or on broken skin. Check the pack for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever swallow or heat it (camphor is harmful if eaten, and the ointment is flammable). Not for babies and young children below the age on the label. A cold that lasts beyond ten days, or comes with a high fever or wheeze, needs a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729943896451,"sku":"4222204","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/almus-vapour-rub-50g.jpg?v=1788359634"},{"product_id":"bells-cough-cold-remedies-glycerin","title":"Bell's Glycerin BP for Skincare - 200ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Glycerin BP\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePure pharmaceutical-grade glycerin in a 200ml bottle: the humectant that draws moisture into the skin and holds it there. Bell's Glycerin BP is the skincare classic for dry, rough or chapped hands, tight winter faces and DIY beauty recipes — the same ingredient found in most moisturisers, without anything else added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy glycerin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlycerin is a humectant: it pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers into the surface, plumping and softening. Neat it's too sticky for most, so the tradition is to dilute it — a little in water or rosewater as a toner, a few drops in a hand cream, or mixed with lemon juice for the old-fashioned overnight hand treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDilute before use — roughly one part glycerin to three or four parts water or rosewater — and smooth onto clean skin. For external use only. Patch-test if your skin is sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is glycerin for skincare, not the lemon-and-honey cough syrup — for that, see Care Glycerin Lemon \u0026amp; Honey. A cosmetic, so persistent skin problems belong with a pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729951531395,"sku":"1071059","price":4.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51q77h4vjVL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788369182"},{"product_id":"bells-menthol-crystals","title":"Bell's Menthol Crystals BP - 5g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Menthol Crystals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most powerful steam you can make at home: a few menthol BP crystals dissolved in a bowl of hot water release a rush of cooling vapour that opens blocked noses, clears sinuses and shifts catarrh. Bell's 5g tub holds far more inhalations than it looks — you need only a crystal or two each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy menthol crystals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenthol triggers the cold receptors in the airways, so the nose feels open and the head clears — the same effect as a vapour rub, at full strength. Crystals are the traditional, economical way to get it, and they can be combined with a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil for the classic cold-season steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd one or two crystals to a bowl of hot (not boiling) water, lean over with a towel over the head and breathe the steam for a few minutes, eyes closed. A crystal or two in a hot bath works too. Never swallow, and keep away from the eyes. Check the label for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenthol is not for babies or young children — it can affect their breathing — so keep the tub out of reach and never steam with them. Persistent sinus pain with fever, or a blocked nose that won't shift after ten days, needs a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729951629699,"sku":"1074004","price":2.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51Zo4sCqR2L._AC_SL1291.jpg?v=1788368737"},{"product_id":"bells-oils-eucalyptus","title":"Bell's Eucalyptus Oil BP - 25ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bell's Eucalyptus Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pharmacy-shelf original for a blocked nose: pure eucalyptus oil BP, used by steam inhalation or on a tissue to ease the congestion and catarrh of colds. A few drops go a long way, so the 25ml bottle sees a household through several winters. Bell's, the Lancashire pharmacy house that's bottled it for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy eucalyptus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus oil's sharp, clean vapour cools the airways and makes a stuffy nose feel open — the same idea as a vapour rub, in its purest form. It suits people who'd rather not take a decongestant tablet, and it pairs well with menthol crystals in a bowl of hot water for the full old-school steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a few drops to a bowl of hot (not boiling) water, lean over with a towel over the head and breathe the steam for five to ten minutes; or put a few drops on a tissue or handkerchief to inhale through the day. For external use and inhalation only — never swallow. Check the label for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus oil is toxic if swallowed and must be kept well away from children. Don't apply it neat to skin or near the eyes, and never use steam inhalation with young children. A cold that lasts beyond ten days, or comes with sinus pain and fever, needs a pharmacist or GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729951662467,"sku":"1070945","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/717Faw93-kL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788369231"},{"product_id":"covonia-cough-lozenges-strong-original","title":"Covonia Double Impact Cough Drops Original Extra Strong - 51g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Covonia Original Cough Drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovonia's extra-strong attitude in sweet form: Original double impact cough drops load the classic warming flavour over a proper hit of soothing menthol vapour, the brand that doesn't do polite. The original, in the 51g box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDouble impact, decoded\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarmth up front, a menthol surge behind it: the combination clears the head and calms a tickly throat the way the bull on the pack suggests it should. These are the drops for people who find ordinary throat sweets a bit meek.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolve one slowly whenever the throat tickles or the nose stuffs, and keep the pack in a coat pocket through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are menthol confectionery, not a licensed medicine; Covonia's cough medicines are the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/covonia-mucus-cough-oral-solution-150ml-4157152\"\u003esyrups\u003c\/a\u003e. Hard boiled sweets are a choking hazard for young children. A cough lasting more than three weeks needs a GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covonia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729958773123,"sku":"3565983","price":2.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51cDvzWa8vL._AC_SL1080.avif?v=1789989337"},{"product_id":"olbas-bath","title":"Olbas Bath - 250ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Olbas Bath\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe famous Olbas vapours, released by your bathwater: a capful of this pure-plant-oil bath liquid fills the bathroom with the natural eucalyptus-mint steam that makes breathing feel easy — while the warm soak relaxes and soothes everything else. The bath-time companion for stuffy, sniffly seasons. 250ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy steam plus Olbas works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm, moist air is the oldest decongestion comfort there is, and aromatic plant oils ride the steam straight to your nose. A blocked-up evening turns civilised: run the bath, add Olbas, breathe deeply for fifteen minutes and emerge unblocked-feeling and thoroughly relaxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a capful under warm running water and soak, breathing the vapours. Suitable for adults and children over 3 in the bath (keep the neat liquid well away from little hands).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the bath edition of the Olbas Oil ritual — pair with Olbas Oil on a tissue for daytime. Not for babies under 3 months in any form; for under-3s use products specifically made for infants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olbas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730036498819,"sku":"2554558","price":4.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71lg-R3bnJL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1786969892"},{"product_id":"olbas-menthol-pastilles","title":"Olbas Menthol Pastilles - 20 Pastilles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Olbas Menthol Pastilles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Olbas experience in a pastille: menthol and the familiar essential-oil blend in a sweet that keeps breathing easy through stuffy days — the newly formulated recipe of a winter-bag staple. 20 pastilles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a pastille earns its place\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVapour needs moisture and warmth to work, and a pastille generates both — each one slowly releases menthol vapour exactly where a stuffy head wants it, while soothing a scratchy winter throat. Sprays for the desk; pastilles for everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolve one slowly in the mouth as needed. Keep the box in the coat pocket where it belongs from October through March.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are a confectionery-style pastille rather than a medicine — for a heavy blocked nose or chesty cough, partner them with a proper remedy from the Olbas or Covonia shelf. Not for young children who can't manage boiled-sweet-style pastilles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olbas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730036531587,"sku":"4354494","price":3.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71mFcLmo0EL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787580845"},{"product_id":"olbas-shower-gel","title":"Olbas Shower Gel with Menthol Vapours for Easy Breathing - 250ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Olbas Shower Gel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hot shower is already the best thing for a stuffy head; Olbas Shower Gel adds the plant-oil vapour. Menthol and the Olbas oils rise with the steam so you breathe easier while you wash, a small daily ritual that makes a cold-season morning less foggy. 250ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a menthol shower\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteam loosens congestion on its own; menthol vapour opens the airways on top, the same principle as a steam bowl without setting one up. It's also simply refreshing after exercise or on a hot day, which is why plenty of people use it year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLather over the body in a warm shower and breathe deeply as the vapours rise. Rinse well. Use daily or whenever you feel bunged up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA toiletry, not a medicine: for a blocked nose that needs treating, pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/olbas-oil-30ml-4106530\"\u003eOlbas Oil\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep away from the eyes and broken skin; menthol can sting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olbas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730036564355,"sku":"4353645","price":3.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71rxS1GNOgL._AC_SL1500.avif?v=1789995534"},{"product_id":"sterimar-hayfever-allergy-nasal-spray","title":"Sterimar Hayfever \u0026 Allergy Relief Sea Water Nasal Spray with Manganese - 50ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sterimar Hayfever \u0026amp; Allergy Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe drug-free hayfever spray: isotonic sea water enriched with manganese that washes pollen and other allergens off the nasal lining before they can set off a reaction, cutting acute allergic rhinitis episodes in its clinical study. 100% natural micro-diffused sea water, free from steroids, drugs and preservatives, from the brand GPs recommend most for nasal hygiene. 50ml can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy micro-diffused sea water\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens only cause symptoms once they're in contact with the nasal mucosa, so rinsing them out is the most basic prevention there is. Manganese is a trace element with an anti-allergic action on the lining; together with the sea water's minerals it leaves the nose cleaner and less reactive. Because there's no drug, it can be used alongside any antihistamine or steroid spray, and by people who can't take them, including pregnant women and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse morning and evening through the pollen season, and after being outdoors on a high-count day. Tilt the head, spray briefly into each nostril, blow the nose. From 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrevention rather than rescue: for a nose that's already streaming, pair it with an antihistamine such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pirilieve-hayfever-relief-fexofenadine-120mg-30-tablets\"\u003ePirilieve\u003c\/a\u003e or a steroid spray such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pirinase-hayfever-once-daily-nasal-spray-60\"\u003ePirinase\u003c\/a\u003e, using Sterimar first to clear the way. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medicines-treatments-allergy-hayfever\"\u003ehayfever range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterimar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730050457987,"sku":"4101754","price":5.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71sNM3oxOAL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1790673965"},{"product_id":"vicks-comforting-menthol-vapo-pads","title":"Vicks VapoPads Menthol Refill Scent Pads - 7 Pads","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Vicks VapoPads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefills for the Vicks routine: seven menthol scent pads that slot into Vicks plug-in vaporisers and humidifiers, releasing soothing menthol and essential-oil vapours for up to 8 hours per pad. The familiar easy-breathing Vicks scent, on tap for stuffy nights — suitable for use around children from 36 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy vapour pads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenthol vapour is the comfort half of every Vicks product — the nose-clearing sensation that makes blocked-up nights bearable. Pads keep it steady and hands-free: no rubbing, no re-applying, just a fresh pad in the machine and the bedroom smells like relief until morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert a pad into any compatible Vicks vaporiser or humidifier scent-pad slot. Each pad releases scent for up to 8 hours — one per night is the rhythm. Replace when the scent fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are scent refills, not a medicine — they soothe and comfort rather than treat. Keep out of reach of children and pets; not for use around under-3s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730057634179,"sku":"3765476","price":5.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61PhzZQN3kL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1786968852"},{"product_id":"vicks-triple-action-lozenges","title":"Vicks Triple Action Blackcurrant Lozenges with Zinc \u0026 Vitamin C Sugar Free - 42g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Vicks VapoDrops Triple Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VapoDrops with something extra: sugar-free blackcurrant lozenges with a syrup centre, cooling menthol, and zinc and vitamin C, which contribute to the normal function of the immune system. A throat-soother for the season when you'd rather be taking something. 42g pocket stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy menthol lozenges\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSucking anything keeps you swallowing, which soothes a dry, scratchy throat; menthol adds a cooling vapour that rises into the nose and makes a stuffy head feel clearer for a few minutes. VapoDrops are sweets rather than medicine, which is exactly their appeal: no dose to count, no interactions, and a flavour you'll actually want in your pocket all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet one dissolve slowly whenever the throat tickles or the nose feels blocked. One at a time, up to the number on the pack. The zinc and vitamin C are a modest daily contribution, not a dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSugar free, so they suit diabetics and teeth, though eating a lot in one go can have a laxative effect. Hard sweets are a choking risk for young children. For a throat that needs treating, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medicines-treatments-throat-relief\"\u003ethroat relief range\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vicks-vapodrops-menthol-stick-42g\"\u003ementhol stick\u003c\/a\u003e is the plain version.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730057666947,"sku":"4086377","price":1.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/4030300023108.jpg?v=1790678959"},{"product_id":"vicks-vapobath-soothing-vapour-salts-425g","title":"Vicks VapoBath Soothing Vapours Non-Medicated Bath Salts - 425g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Vicks VapoBath\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBath salts that put the Vicks vapours into the water: a scoop in a hot bath releases menthol and camphor scents with natural essential oils into the steam, so a stuffy, aching cold feels easier to breathe through while you soak. Non-medicated. 425g tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy vapours in the bath\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteam alone helps a stuffy head; steam carrying menthol and camphor scent feels like it helps a great deal more, because the cooling sensation in the nose and throat makes breathing feel easier even though the cold is unchanged. It's the VapoRub experience without rubbing anything on, and it's non-medicated, so there's nothing to dose and nothing to interact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a scoop or two to a hot bath as it runs, stir to dissolve, and soak for 10 to 15 minutes breathing the vapours. Rinse the bath after; the oils can leave a film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a medicine and not a treatment; for the symptoms themselves, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vicks-vaporub\"\u003eVapoRub\u003c\/a\u003e on the chest or a cold remedy from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medicines-treatments-cold-flu-cough\"\u003ecold and flu range\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep out of eyes, don't swallow, and check the pack for the minimum age. Bath products make the tub slippery. For the shower, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vicks-vapo-shower-soothing-vapours\"\u003eVapoShower tablets\u003c\/a\u003e do the same job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730057699715,"sku":"4360590","price":4.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71_GTDMNHPL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1790674792"},{"product_id":"vicks-vapo-shower-soothing-vapours","title":"Vicks VapoShower Soothing Vapours Non-Medicated Shower Tablets - 5 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Vicks VapoShower\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tablet for the shower floor that turns a hot shower into a Vicks steam room: as the water hits it, it fizzes and releases menthol and camphor scents with natural essential oils into the steam, so a blocked, heavy head feels clearer while you wash. Non-medicated. 5 shower tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy vapours in the shower\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteam alone helps a stuffy head; steam carrying menthol and camphor scent feels like it helps a great deal more, because the cooling sensation in the nose and throat makes breathing feel easier even though the cold is unchanged. It's the VapoRub experience without rubbing anything on, and it's non-medicated, so there's nothing to dose and nothing to interact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace one tablet on the shower floor out of the direct stream, run the shower hot, and breathe in the vapours as it dissolves over several minutes. One tablet per shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a medicine and not a treatment; for the symptoms themselves, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vicks-vaporub\"\u003eVapoRub\u003c\/a\u003e on the chest or a cold remedy from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medicines-treatments-cold-flu-cough\"\u003ecold and flu range\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep out of eyes, don't swallow, and check the pack for the minimum age. Tablets make the shower floor slippery; stand clear of the fizzing tablet. For the bath, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vicks-vapobath-soothing-vapour-salts-425g\"\u003eVapoBath salts\u003c\/a\u003e do the same job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730057732483,"sku":"4360624","price":6.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61TSJRbtyDL._AC_SL1000.jpg?v=1790674710"},{"product_id":"vicks-vapodrops-ice-tea-peach-42g","title":"Vicks VapoDrops Ice Tea Peach Cooling Menthol Sugar Free Lozenges Stick - 42g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Vicks VapoDrops Ice Tea Peach\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavour for people who don't like menthol sweets: a peach iced-tea lozenge with the cooling menthol hidden underneath, so the throat gets soothed and the nose gets its cooling vapour without the medicine-cabinet taste. Sugar free. 42g pocket stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy menthol lozenges\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSucking anything keeps you swallowing, which soothes a dry, scratchy throat; menthol adds a cooling vapour that rises into the nose and makes a stuffy head feel clearer for a few minutes. VapoDrops are sweets rather than medicine, which is exactly their appeal: no dose to count, no interactions, and a flavour you'll actually want in your pocket all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet one dissolve slowly whenever the throat tickles or the nose feels blocked. One at a time. The stick fits a pocket or a car door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSugar free, so they suit diabetics and teeth, though eating a lot in one go can have a laxative effect. Hard sweets are a choking risk for young children. For a throat that needs treating, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medicines-treatments-throat-relief\"\u003ethroat relief range\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vicks-vapodrops-menthol-stick-42g\"\u003ementhol stick\u003c\/a\u003e is the classic; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vicks-triple-action-lozenges\"\u003eTriple Action stick\u003c\/a\u003e adds zinc and vitamin C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730057765251,"sku":"4360608","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61p8PWKgT_L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1790678889"},{"product_id":"vicks-vaporub","title":"Vicks VapoRub 4-in-1 Cold Symptom Relief Ointment - 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Vicks VapoRub\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jar in every family's cold cupboard: a menthol, camphor and eucalyptus ointment rubbed on the chest, throat and back to relieve the four symptoms of a cold at once, nasal catarrh, congestion, sore throat and the cough that goes with them, for up to eight hours. Suitable from 6 months. The 100g jar lasts a winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a vapour rub\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRubbed on the chest, throat and back, VapoRub's menthol, camphor and eucalyptus warm with body heat and rise as vapour, so every breath for hours carries them into the nose and throat. The cooling sensation makes a blocked nose feel open and a tickly throat feel calmer, and the mild counter-irritant action on the skin eases the chest tightness of a cold. It's been the bedtime ritual of a British cold for a century because it works while you sleep, with no dose to swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRub a thin layer on the chest, throat and back, up to three times a day, and leave clothing loose so the vapours rise. For babies from 6 months and children, the chest and back only, gently. Adults and children over 12 can also add two teaspoons to a bowl of hot (not boiling) water and breathe the steam for 10 to 15 minutes with eyes closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExternal use only: never in or near the nostrils, in the mouth, on broken skin or heated in a microwave. Not for babies under 6 months. Stop and see a GP if a cough lasts more than a week or comes with a high temperature, rash or persistent headache. Also as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vicks-vaporub-easy-applicator\"\u003eEasy Applicator stick\u003c\/a\u003e for no-mess use, and for a steam room without the rubbing, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vicks-vapobath-soothing-vapour-salts-425g\"\u003eVapoBath\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730057798019,"sku":"3404944","price":5.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61pzxhd7DML._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1790679017"},{"product_id":"almus-chesty-cough","title":"Almus Chesty Cough Syrup - 200ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Almus Chesty Cough Syrup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA chesty cough medicine that does two jobs: ipecacuanha extract, a traditional expectorant, loosens the phlegm sitting on your chest so each cough clears more, while glycerin and lemon soothe the throat the coughing has made raw. Almus is the pharmacy-own brand — same job as the big names, sensible price. 200ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpectorant, not suppressant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA chesty cough exists to move mucus, so the wrong move is to silence it. An expectorant thins and loosens the phlegm instead, making the cough productive rather than endless — which is why chesty and dry coughs need different bottles. The glycerin does the throat-coating that keeps the tickle down between coughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake by the spoonful as directed on the label, spacing doses through the day. Check the label for the minimum age and children's doses. Plenty of fluids helps the expectorant along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the sugar content if you're diabetic. A cough that runs past three weeks, brings up blood or discoloured phlegm, or comes with breathlessness or chest pain needs a GP, not another bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730068709763,"sku":"4220000","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/ayp-healthcare-almus-almus-chesty-cough-syrup-200ml-1787062660ezgif-437e3fe915e98dee.jpg?v=1788359524"},{"product_id":"beechams-all-in-one-liquid","title":"Beechams All in One Liquid - 160ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Beechams All In One Liquid\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeechams' whole-cold answer in one non-drowsy liquid: paracetamol for the headache, fever, sore throat and aches; guaifenesin to loosen chesty mucus; phenylephrine to open the blocked nose. One dose, five symptoms, no drowsiness — the bottle for powering through a cold rather than sleeping through it. 160ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy all-in-one makes sense mid-cold\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColds rarely send symptoms one at a time. Rather than stacking a painkiller, a cough syrup and a decongestant (and accidentally double-dosing something), a combination formula doses everything once, correctly, together — with a measuring cup to keep it honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: 20ml every four hours as needed, up to four doses in 24 hours. Non-drowsy — fine for daytime. Never take other paracetamol products alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe paracetamol double-up rule is the one that matters: no Lemsip, no paracetamol tablets on top. Decongestant cautions apply — high blood pressure and heart conditions should ask the pharmacist first. 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Commuting through a cold — which, let's be honest, is the British way — makes the 16-pack the practical pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: two tablets every four hours as needed, up to four doses in 24 hours. Never alongside any other paracetamol product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne paracetamol product at a time — always. Decongestant cautions apply for high blood pressure and heart conditions; and a cough or cold dragging past a week deserves the pharmacist's opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beechams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730069758339,"sku":"2881316","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71SrNcCCELL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1786978207"},{"product_id":"beechams-cold-flu-honey-and-lemon","title":"Beechams Cold \u0026 Flu Hot Blackcurrant - 5 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Beechams Cold \u0026amp; Flu Hot Blackcurrant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic hot blackcurrant remedy: paracetamol and a decongestant in a warming drink for headache, fever, aches and pains, blocked nose and sore throat. Non-drowsy, and made by the name that's been treating British colds since 1848. 5 sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe hot remedy ritual\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA steaming blackcurrant drink soothes the throat immediately, the steam eases a stuffy head, and the ten minutes on the sofa with a mug does more good than people admit. The paracetamol and phenylephrine do the pharmacology; the ritual does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 16+: one sachet in hot (not boiling) water every 4–6 hours, maximum 4 in 24 hours. Never alongside other paracetamol products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5-pack is the try-it or top-up size — enough for a day or two of a cold. Rest, fluids, and a GP only if things drag past 3 weeks or the fever won't break.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beechams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730069791107,"sku":"0401042","price":3.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71oCUy10Q3L._AC_SL1428.jpg?v=1787578031"},{"product_id":"beechams-flu-plus-caplets","title":"Beechams Flu Plus Caplets - 16 Caplets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Beechams Flu Plus Caplets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlu hits harder than a cold, and this is Beechams' harder answer: paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine in a non-drowsy caplet for the full flu picture — fever, shivers, headache, aching limbs and a blocked-up head. 16 caplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlu versus cold, honestly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cold creeps in; flu knocks you over. With genuine flu the treatment is rest, fluids and regular paracetamol-based relief while it burns through — usually about a week. These caplets keep the symptoms manageable; the caffeine keeps you at least vertical for the parts of the day that demand it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 16+: dose per pack, spaced at least 4 hours, maximum per the label. No other paracetamol products alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlu in the frail elderly, in pregnancy, or with chest pain or breathing difficulty is GP territory — and the annual flu jab remains far better than even the best caplet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beechams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730069823875,"sku":"2496289","price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71m12hN6DML._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787578102"},{"product_id":"beechams-powders","title":"Beechams Powders Aspirin \u0026 Caffeine Cold \u0026 Flu - 10 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Beechams Powders\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original Beechams, unchanged in spirit since the Victorian pharmacy: a powder of aspirin and caffeine that dissolves in water for fast relief from the aches, pains, fever and heavy head of colds and flu. Ten sachets, adults and children 16 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolved aspirin is absorbed faster than a tablet, and the caffeine sharpens the painkilling effect while lifting the sluggishness a cold brings. It's the no-nonsense option for people who want their flu remedy to work quickly and don't need a decongestant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStir a sachet into a glass of water and drink; repeat as the pack directs, respecting the gap between doses and the daily maximum. Adults and children over 16 only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAspirin rules apply: not under 16, and a pharmacist check with stomach ulcers, bleeding disorders, aspirin-sensitive asthma, anticoagulants or pregnancy. Go easy on coffee while taking it. 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Non-drowsy, and a tablet travels where a bottle can't. 16 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy all-in-one\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cold rarely arrives as one symptom. When the cough is chesty, the nose is blocked and the head throbs, a combination tablet covers everything in a single dose rather than juggling three packets — and the tablet format means a dose at the desk without a measuring cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake as directed on the pack with water, leaving the stated gap between doses and never exceeding the daily maximum. Not for children below the age on the pack. Plenty of fluids helps the expectorant work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt contains a full dose of paracetamol — no other paracetamol products alongside. The decongestant means a pharmacist check with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or thyroid problems. 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The menthol oral solution gives the same maximum-strength guaifenesin with a cooling vapour that opens the airways as it goes down — the bracing option for a stuffy, congested head and chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake by the measuring cup as directed on the pack, spacing doses through the day, with plenty of fluids to help the mucus move. Check the label for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't combine with a dry-cough suppressant, and ask a pharmacist first with asthma or COPD. 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Thyme herb extract and marshmallow root extract, by Buttercup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy two herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThyme is the traditional herb for loosening and shifting mucus; marshmallow root is a demulcent that coats and soothes an irritated throat. Together they cover both ends of a cough — which is why Bronchostop is labelled “for all coughs” and why you don't have to diagnose your own cough at the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake by the spoonful as directed on the pack, spacing doses through the day. Check the label for the minimum age and children's doses. No sedating ingredients, so it suits daytime use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e200ml is the standard bottle for one person's cold; the 240ml family size is better value for a household. A herbal medicine, so it pairs comfortably with paracetamol or ibuprofen. A cough beyond three weeks, or with blood, breathlessness or chest pain, needs a GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronchostop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730071331203,"sku":"3864212","price":8.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61Zk_h9FHbL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788361694"},{"product_id":"buttercup-original-syrup","title":"Buttercup Original Cough Syrup - 150ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Buttercup Original\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cough syrup with a century of British bedsides behind it. Buttercup Original is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of coughs, colds and sore throats, based on traditional use only — squill liquid extract and capsicum tincture in a thick, warming, non-drowsy syrup. The standard 150ml bottle — the size most households know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe everyday bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e150ml is the classic Buttercup: enough to see one adult through a cold with doses to spare, small enough to sit on the bedside table without looming. If it's your first bottle, this is the one to start with; regulars with a house full of coughs step up to the 200ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake by the spoonful as directed on the pack, repeating through the day as needed. Non-drowsy, so fine for work and driving. Check the label for the minimum age and children's doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains sugar — diabetics should factor it in. A cough that runs past three weeks, brings up blood, or comes with breathlessness or chest pain needs a GP, not a bigger bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buttercup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730071495043,"sku":"0038976","price":6.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71IxETvrrAL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1788360342"},{"product_id":"clarinaze-hayfever-relief-nasal-spray-60-4330726","title":"Clarinaze Hayfever Relief 0.05% Mometasone Nasal Spray - 60 Sprays","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Clarinaze Hayfever Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe steroid nasal spray that treats the cause of hayfever, not just the symptoms. One daily dose of mometasone calms the inflammation inside the nose, so sneezing, itching, a runny nose, congestion and the sinus pressure that comes with it ease for up to 24 hours. This is the Hayfever Relief pack, available without a pharmacist consultation for adults aged 18 and over. 60 sprays, 30 days at the full dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a steroid spray\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntihistamine tablets deal with the histamine once it's released. A corticosteroid spray works upstream, damping the allergic reaction in the nasal lining itself, which is why it's the NHS first choice for a blocked nose in hayfever and why it can be combined with a tablet such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medicines-treatments-allergy-hayfever\"\u003ecetirizine or loratadine\u003c\/a\u003e on the worst days. The full effect builds over two or three days, so start it early in the season rather than on the first bad morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle. Two sprays into each nostril once a day, aiming slightly outwards away from the middle of the nose, and breathe in gently. Prime the pump before first use. Once symptoms are controlled you can try dropping to one spray per nostril.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults only, 18 and over. If there's no improvement after 7 days see a pharmacist, and don't use it continuously for more than a month without medical advice. Ask first if you have a nasal infection, recent nasal surgery, glaucoma or cataracts. A drug-free alternative for children and pregnancy is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fusion-allergy-nasal-spray-20ml\"\u003eFusion Allergy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarinaze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730073264515,"sku":"4330726","price":7.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51dOi9IUDGL._AC_SL1000.avif?v=1789988829"},{"product_id":"cold-and-flu-nurse-all-in-one-16-capsules-4259537","title":"Cold and Flu Nurse All in One Capsules Paracetamol, Guaifenesin \u0026 Phenylephrine - 16 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cold and Flu Nurse All in One\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven symptoms, one non-drowsy capsule: from the makers of Day and Night Nurse, Cold and Flu Nurse All in One combines paracetamol for fever, aches, headache and sore throat, phenylephrine for a blocked nose, and guaifenesin to loosen a chesty cough. Because it contains no sedating antihistamine it can be taken through the working day. 16 capsules, adults and children 16 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy an all-in-one\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cold rarely arrives as one symptom. Taking a painkiller, a decongestant and a cough medicine separately means three doses to track and three sets of ingredients to check; one capsule with all three in measured amounts is simpler and harder to overdo. Compared with Day Nurse, this uses phenylephrine rather than pseudoephedrine, so no pharmacist consultation is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 16+: two capsules every four hours as required, no more than eight capsules in 24 hours, for up to five days. Swallow with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains paracetamol: don't take with any other paracetamol product, including Night Nurse. Not suitable with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma, or MAOI or tricyclic antidepressants. The guaifenesin is for a chesty cough; for a dry cough choose a plain \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemsip-max-cold-flu-lemon-10-sachets-2241461\"\u003ecold and flu remedy\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nurse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730073526659,"sku":"4259537","price":5.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/619GFU9ux3L._AC_SL1030.avif?v=1789992790"},{"product_id":"covonia-cough-linctus-dry-tickly","title":"Covonia Dry \u0026 Tickly Cough Linctus Non Drowsy - 150ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Covonia Dry \u0026amp; Tickly Cough Linctus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the cough that produces nothing but keeps you awake: Covonia Dry \u0026amp; Tickly coats the throat with glycerol to soothe the irritation that triggers a dry, tickly cough and a sore throat. Non-drowsy, the original sugar-based linctus, and suitable from 1 year. 150ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a soothing linctus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry cough has no phlegm to shift, so an expectorant is the wrong tool. What helps is a demulcent: a thick, soothing liquid that lines the throat and calms the tickle for a while, which is exactly what glycerol does. It's the same principle as honey and lemon, in a measured, stable form that keeps in the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: two 5ml spoonfuls. Children over 1 year: one 5ml spoonful. Up to four times a day, for up to five days. Sip slowly and don't wash it down straight away, so it stays on the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 5ml contains 1.7g of sugar, so allow for it with diabetes or choose the sugar-free version. Not for babies under 1. A cough that lasts more than three weeks, or comes with breathlessness, chest pain or blood, needs a GP. Also available \u003ca href=\"\/products\/covonia-dry-tickly-cough-1-36g-5ml-oral-solution-sugar-free\"\u003esugar free\u003c\/a\u003e and in a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/covonia-dry-tickly-cough-linctus-300ml-3395035\"\u003e300ml bottle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covonia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730074182019,"sku":"3263829","price":4.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51LY0-PYkDL._AC_SL1080.avif?v=1789989641"},{"product_id":"covonia-dry-tickly-cough-1-36g-5ml-oral-solution-sugar-free","title":"Covonia Dry \u0026 Tickly Cough Sugar Free Oral Solution - 150ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Covonia Dry \u0026amp; Tickly Sugar Free\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the cough that produces nothing but keeps you awake: Covonia Dry \u0026amp; Tickly coats the throat with glycerol to soothe the irritation that triggers a dry, tickly cough and a sore throat. Non-drowsy, sugar free and suitable from 1 year. 150ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a soothing linctus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry cough has no phlegm to shift, so an expectorant is the wrong tool. What helps is a demulcent: a thick, soothing liquid that lines the throat and calms the tickle for a while, which is exactly what glycerol does. It's the same principle as honey and lemon, in a measured, stable form that keeps in the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: two 5ml spoonfuls. Children over 1 year: one 5ml spoonful. Up to four times a day, for up to five days. Sip slowly and don't wash it down straight away, so it stays on the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweetened with sorbitol and maltitol rather than sugar, so it suits diabetes and children's teeth, but not hereditary fructose intolerance. Not for babies under 1. A cough that lasts more than three weeks, or comes with breathlessness, chest pain or blood, needs a GP. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/covonia-cough-linctus-dry-tickly\"\u003eoriginal linctus\u003c\/a\u003e is the sugar version.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covonia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730074247555,"sku":"4157186","price":5.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51SkHtD9aQL._AC_SL1000.avif?v=1789989535"},{"product_id":"happinose-balm-soothing-nasal-congestion-relief","title":"Happinose 0.3% Levomenthol Nasal Decongestant Balm - 14g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Happinose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA decongestant you apply inside the nose rather than spray or swallow: Happinose is a gentle levomenthol ointment that soothes the nasal lining and releases cooling vapour right where the blockage is, for colds, catarrh and hayfever congestion. No rebound blocking, no drowsiness, and usable four-hourly for as long as the cold lasts. 14g tube, from age 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a balm instead of a spray\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecongestant sprays work fast but can't be used beyond a week without the nose blocking harder when you stop. A menthol balm has no such limit, and the ointment base also soothes a nose rubbed raw by tissues, which is why it's a favourite for the tail end of a cold and for hayfever season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults: apply about half an inch of ointment just inside each nostril every four hours as needed. Children 10 and over: half that amount. Children 5 to 9: a quarter. Not for children under 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep away from the eyes and wash your hands after applying. If the nose stays blocked for more than a week, or there's facial pain, fever or green discharge, see a pharmacist or GP. For a blocked chest as well, add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/covonia-vapour-drops-15ml-2946655\"\u003evapour drops\u003c\/a\u003e or a rub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happinose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730080866691,"sku":"2659423","price":3.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61I4ymXh-rL._AC_SL1500.avif?v=1789991044"},{"product_id":"lemsip-max-cold-flu-lemon-5-sachets-2338556","title":"Lemsip Max Cold \u0026 Flu Lemon Sachets Paracetamol \u0026 Phenylephrine - 5 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lemsip Max Lemon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hot-drink cold remedy at full strength: each sachet carries 1000mg of paracetamol for fever, headache, aches and sore throat plus phenylephrine to unblock the nose, in a classic hot lemon drink that soothes on the way down. The 5-sachet pack covers a cold's worst couple of days. Adults and children 16 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Max\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Lemsip is 650mg of paracetamol per sachet; Max is a full 1000mg dose, the same as two tablets, so one drink does the job of a painkiller and a decongestant together, and the steam and warmth do their own bit for a stuffy head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 16+: dissolve one sachet in a mug of hot water and drink. Repeat every four to six hours if needed, no more than four sachets in 24 hours, for up to five days. Leave four hours between paracetamol doses of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains paracetamol: don't take with any other paracetamol product. The phenylephrine makes it unsuitable with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma or MAOI antidepressants. Contains aspartame. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemsip-max-cold-flu-lemon-10-sachets-2241461\"\u003e10-sachet pack\u003c\/a\u003e is better value for a household.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemsip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730081390979,"sku":"2338556","price":3.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/5000158063945.jpg?v=1789991790"},{"product_id":"lemsip-max-cold-flu-lemon-10-sachets-2241461","title":"Lemsip Max Cold \u0026 Flu Lemon Sachets Paracetamol \u0026 Phenylephrine - 10 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lemsip Max Lemon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hot-drink cold remedy at full strength: each sachet carries 1000mg of paracetamol for fever, headache, aches and sore throat plus phenylephrine to unblock the nose, in a classic hot lemon drink that soothes on the way down. The 10-sachet box sees a household through a winter cold. Adults and children 16 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Max\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Lemsip is 650mg of paracetamol per sachet; Max is a full 1000mg dose, the same as two tablets, so one drink does the job of a painkiller and a decongestant together, and the steam and warmth do their own bit for a stuffy head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 16+: dissolve one sachet in a mug of hot water and drink. Repeat every four to six hours if needed, no more than four sachets in 24 hours, for up to five days. Leave four hours between paracetamol doses of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains paracetamol: don't take with any other paracetamol product. The phenylephrine makes it unsuitable with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma or MAOI antidepressants. Contains aspartame. Also in a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemsip-max-cold-flu-lemon-5-sachets-2338556\"\u003e5-sachet pack\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemsip-max-sachets-honey-and-ginger\"\u003ehoney and ginger\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemsip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730081423747,"sku":"2241461","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61Ne3iTKv6L._AC_SL1500.avif?v=1789991695"},{"product_id":"lemsip-cold-and-flu-powder-original-lemon","title":"Lemsip Cold \u0026 Flu Lemon Sachets - 10 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lemsip Cold \u0026amp; Flu Lemon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original hot lemon rescue: each Lemsip sachet delivers 650mg of paracetamol in a steaming blackout-curtains-and-duvet drink that relieves headache, sore throat, aches and fever — with the steam and warmth doing their own quiet work on a stuffy head. 10 lemon sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a hot drink beats a tablet when you're rotten\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe paracetamol treats the pain and temperature; the hot lemon treats the misery — warmth soothes a raw throat, steam loosens congestion, and the ritual itself is half the medicine when you're wrapped on the sofa. It's why Lemsip has survived every cold season since 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne sachet dissolved in a mug of hot (not boiling) water, sipped while warm — honey optional and encouraged. Repeat every 4–6 hours as needed, maximum 4 sachets in 24 hours. Adults and children 12+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe paracetamol rule\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemsip IS paracetamol — never take it alongside tablets, capsules or any other remedy containing paracetamol. 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The hot drink suits the sofa and bedtime; capsules suit the commute, the office and anywhere a steaming mug isn't practical. Plenty of people run both through the same cold — capsules by day, hot lemon at night. Just never double-dose within the same 4–6 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 16+: swallow two capsules with water every 4–6 hours, no more than 8 capsules in 24 hours. Do not combine with any other paracetamol product — including Lemsip sachets taken too soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decongestant makes this unsuitable alongside high blood pressure or heart conditions without advice — our pharmacist can point you to a safer combination if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemsip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730081554819,"sku":"3472446","price":5.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/710tpGKeV6L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787576886"},{"product_id":"lemsip-max-all-in-one-lemon-sachets","title":"Lemsip Max All in One Sachets - 8 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lemsip Max All in One Lemon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe whole rotten-cold experience answered in one hot lemon drink: paracetamol for the fever, headache and body aches, phenylephrine to unblock the nose, and guaifenesin to loosen a chesty cough. Six symptoms, one steaming mug. 8 sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a hot drink format works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medicine works the same in any form — but a hot drink soothes a raw throat on contact, steam helps a stuffy head, and making one forces you to sit down for ten minutes, which is frankly part of the treatment. There's a reason the mug of Lemsip is Britain's sick-day ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 16+: dissolve one sachet in a mug of hot (not boiling) water. One sachet every 4–6 hours, no more than 4 in 24 hours. Do not take with any other paracetamol product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColds are viral — this treats the symptoms while your immune system does the curing, usually within a week. Fluids, rest and paracetamol genuinely are the treatment. 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Adults and children 16 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Max\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Lemsip is 650mg of paracetamol per sachet; Max is a full 1000mg dose, the same as two tablets, so one drink does the job of a painkiller and a decongestant together. Blackcurrant suits people who find lemon too sharp on a sore throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 16+: dissolve one sachet in a mug of hot water and drink. Repeat every four to six hours if needed, no more than four sachets in 24 hours, for up to five days. Leave four hours between paracetamol doses of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains paracetamol: don't take with any other paracetamol product. The phenylephrine makes it unsuitable with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma or MAOI antidepressants. Contains aspartame. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemsip-max-cold-and-flu-sachets-blackcurrant-1\"\u003e10-sachet pack\u003c\/a\u003e is the pharmacy size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemsip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730081620355,"sku":"3168218","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/zoom-front-544000-600x600.jpg?v=1789991291"},{"product_id":"lemsip-max-cold-and-flu-sachets-blackcurrant-1","title":"Lemsip Max Cold \u0026 Flu Blackcurrant Sachets - 10 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lemsip Max Cold \u0026amp; Flu Blackcurrant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax-strength paracetamol — a full 1000mg per sachet — with a decongestant, in hot blackcurrant for people who can't face another lemon. Effective relief for fever, headaches, body aches, blocked nose and sore throat. 10 sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy max strength earns its name\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standard paracetamol dose is two 500mg tablets; each of these sachets delivers exactly that in one hot drink. That's the ceiling dose done properly — which is also why the counting matters: nothing else with paracetamol in it alongside, and no more than 4 sachets a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 16+: one sachet dissolved in hot (not boiling) water every 4–6 hours, maximum 4 sachets in 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo cough ingredient in this one — it's the pick when your problem is the feverish, achy, blocked-up misery rather than a chesty cough. Pair with rest and fluids; see a GP if symptoms persist beyond 3 weeks or fever stays high.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemsip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730081653123,"sku":"3168226","price":5.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61OG71vApjL._AC_SL1000.jpg?v=1787576981"},{"product_id":"lemsip-max-sachets-honey-and-ginger","title":"Lemsip Max Cold \u0026 Flu Honey \u0026 Ginger Sachets Paracetamol \u0026 Phenylephrine - 10 Sachets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lemsip Max Honey \u0026amp; Ginger\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hot-drink cold remedy at full strength: each sachet carries 1000mg of paracetamol for fever, headache, aches and sore throat plus phenylephrine to unblock the nose, in a warming honey and ginger drink that soothes on the way down. Ten sachets, for people who find lemon too sharp on a sore throat. Adults and children 16 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Max\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Lemsip is 650mg of paracetamol per sachet; Max is a full 1000mg dose, the same as two tablets, so one drink does the job of a painkiller and a decongestant together, and the steam and warmth do their own bit for a stuffy head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 16+: dissolve one sachet in a mug of hot water and drink. Repeat every four to six hours if needed, no more than four sachets in 24 hours, for up to five days. Leave four hours between paracetamol doses of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains paracetamol: don't take with any other paracetamol product. The phenylephrine makes it unsuitable with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma or MAOI antidepressants. Contains aspartame. Contains sulphites. 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For adults and children from 6 when you're feeling tired and run down, whether after illness, a stressful few weeks or a poor spell of eating. 500ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a tonic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppetite drops during a cold and so does your intake of the vitamins and minerals that recovery needs. Metatone is a licensed medicine rather than a supplement, with a long track record of helping people feel back to themselves in the weeks after being ill. It contains no caffeine or stimulants, so the lift is nutritional rather than a jolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one or two 5ml spoonfuls two or three times a day. Children 6 to 12: one 5ml spoonful two or three times a day. Not for children under 6. 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Contains pure plant oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe case for the pocket inhaler\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSprays and sachets don't travel well; a nasal stick does. Meetings, trains, cinemas — anywhere a blocked nose strikes and a remedy can't decently be deployed, two quiet sniffs of eucalyptus and menthol vapour open things up. It's the most portable decongestion there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the cap, hold to each nostril in turn and inhale deeply. Use as often as needed. Keep the cap on between uses to preserve the vapour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach stick lasts around 2–3 months in regular use before the vapour fades — hence the twin pack's logic. 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It's also the tidy option for hayfever congestion in summer, when nobody wants to smell of a steam bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the cap, hold the tip just below one nostril, close the other, and breathe in slowly. Repeat for the other side as needed through the day. Replace the cap after use to keep the oils fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't push the stick into the nose and don't share it. Not for babies and young children; check the pack for the minimum age. For a whole family, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/olbas-oil-30ml-4106530\"\u003e30ml bottle\u003c\/a\u003e is the better buy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olbas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730101248387,"sku":"2325900","price":3.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61fFw4NQakL._AC_SL1500.avif?v=1789993085"},{"product_id":"otrivine-allergy-relief-nasal-spray","title":"Otrivine Allergy Relief Nasal Spray - 10ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Otrivine Allergy Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen hay fever blocks your nose solid, antihistamines alone often aren't enough — they stop the drips and sneezes but not the swelling. Otrivine Allergy Relief is xylometazoline aimed at exactly that: rapid relief of allergy-swollen nasal passages, lasting hours per dose. 10ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits in allergy season\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThink of it as the emergency unblocker: antihistamine tablets and steroid nasal sprays are the long-game treatments, and this clears the blockage fast while they work. The 7-day limit matters even more in a long pollen season — this is a rescue, not a routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: one spray per nostril up to three times daily, \u003cstrong\u003emaximum 7 consecutive days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're reaching for it week after week, the underlying allergy needs better control — a daily steroid nasal spray started before symptoms peak changes the whole season. Ask our pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otrivine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730101576067,"sku":"4268306","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71NXosUaPtL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787581082"},{"product_id":"pirilieve-hayfever-relief-fexofenadine-120mg-30-tablets","title":"Pirilieve Hayfever Relief Fexofenadine 120mg Tablets - 30 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Pirilieve Hayfever Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe once-a-day antihistamine that used to need a prescription: fexofenadine 120mg gives 24-hour relief from sneezing, a runny or itchy nose and itchy, watery eyes, and it's one of the least drowsy antihistamines available, which is why it was the GP's choice for years before it went general sale. Pirilieve is Haleon's own-brand version, from the Piriton family, at a sensible price. 30 tablets, a month's supply, for adults and children from 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy fexofenadine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCetirizine and loratadine work for most people; fexofenadine is the step up when they don't, or when drowsiness is a problem, because it barely crosses into the brain. Taken every morning through the pollen season it keeps symptoms suppressed rather than chasing them, and it pairs well with a steroid nasal spray such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pirinase-hayfever-once-daily-nasal-spray-60\"\u003ePirinase\u003c\/a\u003e for a blocked nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one tablet once a day with water, before a meal. Avoid fruit juice around the dose, as it reduces absorption. 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See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medicines-treatments-allergy-hayfever\"\u003ehayfever range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pirilieve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730102198659,"sku":"4345930","price":8.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71vsh_EZCzL._AC_SL1500.avif?v=1790169312"},{"product_id":"potters-chesty-cough-pastilles","title":"Potter's Chesty Cough Pastilles Menthol, Pine \u0026 Eucalyptus - 20 Pastilles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Potter's Chesty Cough Pastilles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pastille you suck rather than a syrup you swallow: Potter's Chesty Cough Pastilles release menthol, dwarf pine oil and eucalyptus oil as they dissolve, and the vapour eases the catarrh and tightness of a chesty cough. Non-drowsy and pocket-sized, from a herbal house that has been making cough remedies since 1812. 20 pastilles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a pastille\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oils do their work as vapour rising from the back of the mouth, so a pastille reaches the airways in a way a swallowed dose doesn't, and it keeps going for the ten minutes it takes to dissolve. Handy at a desk, on a train or in bed, where a spoon of syrup isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuck one pastille slowly as needed, keeping to the maximum number a day stated on the pack. For adults and older children; check the pack for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cough lasting more than three weeks, or with breathlessness, chest pain or blood, needs a GP. Hard pastilles are a choking risk for young children. 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Non-drowsy and pocket-sized, from a herbal house that has been making cough remedies since 1812. 20 pastilles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a pastille\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oils do their work as vapour rising from the back of the mouth, so a pastille reaches the airways in a way a swallowed dose doesn't, and it keeps going for the ten minutes it takes to dissolve. Handy at a desk, on a train or in bed, where a spoon of syrup isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuck one pastille slowly as needed, keeping to the maximum number a day stated on the pack. For adults and older children; check the pack for the minimum age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cough lasting more than three weeks, or with breathlessness, chest pain or blood, needs a GP. Hard pastilles are a choking risk for young children. 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A decongestant opens the drainage routes while the painkiller handles the throb — attacking cause and symptom together, which single-ingredient painkillers can't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: follow the pack dosing, spacing doses at least 4 hours apart, maximum 4 doses in 24 hours. Swallow with water. Because of the caffeine, go easy on coffee alongside — and take the last dose well before bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe double-up warnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis contains a full paracetamol dose — never combine with Lemsip, paracetamol tablets or other paracetamol remedies. 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Colds, sinusitis, hayfever congestion — one spray per nostril and airflow is restored. 15ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpray vs tablet decongestants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTablets work from the bloodstream; sprays work where the blockage is. That means faster relief, a smaller dose, and none of the stimulant feel some people get from oral decongestants — the trade-off is the golden rule below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: one spray into each nostril up to three times daily. Blow your nose gently first. \u003cstrong\u003eMaximum 7 days' continuous use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 7-day rule isn't small print — overusing decongestant sprays causes rebound congestion (a nose that blocks \u003cem\u003ebecause\u003c\/em\u003e of the spray). If you're still blocked after a week, switch approaches: saline, steam, or a pharmacist chat. 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Head and chest, cleared from both ends. 16 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe mucus problem, properly treated\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCongestion isn't just “more snot” — it's thick mucus trapped behind swollen airways. Thinning it (guaifenesin) makes it moveable; decongesting (phenylephrine) opens the door; and the paracetamol handles the headache and sinus pain that come with the pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: follow the pack dosing. Do not take with any other paracetamol product, and keep fluids up — guaifenesin works noticeably better in a well-hydrated body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen or yellow mucus is normal in a viral cold and doesn't automatically mean antibiotics. 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