The days are colder and there’s that irritating niggle at the back of your throat, which means winter has arrived. Here are a few essential medicines you need to have in your home this winter.
Vapour rubs
A tight chest and stuffy nose are what bad dreams are made of. Lying awake at night unable to take an easy breath is unsettling, which is why a vapour rub containing menthol crystals, eucalyptus oil, camphor and pine oil is the perfect medicine-chest accessory, helping you to breathe easily.
Mentho Rub Vaporising Ointment 50g
R32,95, Clicks
Vicks VapoRub
R41,95, Dis-Chem
Immune support
Aches, pains and fever are all associated with a weak immune system, so ensure that you have medication for adults and kids in the house.
Linctagon Forte Capsules
R109, Clicks
Vital Immune Support
R79, www.vital.co.za
Vitabiotics Immunace Antioxidants
R96, Clicks
Cough syrup
This is a must during the winter months. It helps the body to curb infections and has antioxidant properties. Menthol cough syrups serve as a chest soother, while pelargonium assists with increasing the body’s healing rate.
Linctagon Cough Syrup
R84,95, Clicks
Prospan Cough Syrup
R121, Clicks
Heartburn medication
The overindulgence that winter often brings can lead to heartburn, which can be uncomfortable and painful. Keep heartburn medication on hand to help in situations such as these.
Gaviscon Advance Aniseed
R129, Clicks
Effervescents
These help you get over colds quicker than usual, and contain the active ingredient Pelargonium sidoides. Its active support can shorten the duration of the common cold, as well as reduce the severity of symptoms with the added vitamins A and C, anti-inflammatory MSM and immunity enhancer zinc.
Linctagon-C
R84,95, Clicks
Efferflu C
R60,95, Dis-Chem
Vital Vöost Vitamin C
R48, www.vital.co.za
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