Flu/cold remedies, eg Lemsip. The devil's work?

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supersop60 · 14/12/2024 05:23

I've been suffering for 4 days with this nasty cold virus - constantly dripping nose, and an old man's cough.
I had to go out earlier so I took some Lemsip. Yes, the symptoms eased, and at 5 30am they're back with a vengeance.
Any tried and trusted remedies out there? I feel like shit.

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MrsTerryPratchett · 14/12/2024 05:42

Lemon, cloves, honey, hot water, whiskey and a painkiller.

Lemsip is shit in comparison.

Lemon has vitamin C. Cloves are a natural and effective painkiller. Honey is antibacterial and soothing. Hot water is soothing too. Whiskey is a highly effective painkiller and sleep aid. And a painkiller for good luck.

Works every time. Thanks Scottish grannies.

Dotto · 14/12/2024 05:39

A single dose of pracetamol and decongestant won't make a cold go away, nothing does except time.

CalicoPusscat · 14/12/2024 05:38

Get some honey and lemon and put in a liquid capsule of ibuprofen

ForGreyKoala · 14/12/2024 05:35

As the pps have said, take some more, or something similar. It's not a cure, you have to keep taking it to keep on top on symptoms. Why is it the devil's work?

MerryTealHedgehog · 14/12/2024 05:34

home made xtra strong garlic bread! Best way to eat garlic but don't eat garlic if you got any sort of indigestion problems can make you gassy

SnapdragonToadflax · 14/12/2024 05:30

Well... more Lemsip? I always wake early feeling awful with a cold.

Why do you think Lemsip is the devil's work, I don't get it?

Meadowfinch · 14/12/2024 05:29

Take some more. Lemsip wears off every four hours.

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