Cold and Flu

Many customers can have misconceptions about the duration of a cold or flu1
Many customers underestimate the duration of a cold or flu. The worst cold & flu symptoms should be over in 4-5 days but complete recovery can take up to 10 days, and sometimes longer1.

Adults experience an average of 2-4 colds a year2
- The common cold is the conventional term used to describe a mild, self-limited, viral, upper respiratory tract infection.
- It is characterised by nasal stuffiness and discharge, sneezing, sore throat and cough.
- The worst cold & flu symptoms should be over in 4-5 days but complete recovery from a cold or flu can take up to 10 days, and sometimes longer1.
- There is no cure for the common cold, and no medication is licensed to shorten the duration of infection2. Treatment is therefore aimed at symptomatic relief.
- The Common Cold is a self-treatable condition and advice can be sought from pharmacists to help reduce pressure on local GP services.
Help your customers find effective relief for their cold & flu

Otrivine Extra Dual Relief Nasal Spray
Find out about pharmacy-only Otrivine Extra Dual Relief


Nurses product range
Find out how Night Nurse products can help support the work you do and how they can help your patients and customers with cold & flu symptoms.


Products
Find out how our products can help your patients suffering from respiratory health issues and conditions.
