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Cough, cold & flu

Cold & flu

Browse 6 articles about cold & flu, with comparisons and advice grouped below.

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Topics in this section

  • Cold & flu tablets
  • Cough medicines
  • Dry cough remedies
  • Chesty cough remedies
  • Children's cough & cold
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Best of & comparisons for Cold & flu

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Cold vs Flu in Australia: Symptoms & Treatment (2026)

Flu hits hard and fast; a cold creeps in slowly. Learn the key symptom differences, how long each lasts, and the best OTC options in Australian pharmacies.

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Dry vs Chesty Cough: Which Cough Medicine Should You Take? (Australia)

Understand dry and chesty cough labels, the limits of cough medicines, safer self-care and when to seek medical help.

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Cold & Flu Tablets in Australia: Ingredients and Limits

Compare Codral, Demazin and pharmacy own-brands, learn how to pick day vs night formulas, and avoid doubling up on paracetamol from multiple products.

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COVID vs Flu vs Cold: How to Tell the Difference and What You Can Take

Tell COVID, the flu and a cold apart fast: what the symptoms share, when to RAT test, and which OTC medicines ease which symptoms in Australia.

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Advice & guides for Cold & flu

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Cold Medicine in Australia: Choose by Symptom

Compare cold symptom relief, check combination ingredients and learn when to ask a pharmacist or seek medical care.

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Antibiotics for a Cold or Sore Throat: Do You Need Them?

Nine in ten colds, flus, and sore throats are viral — antibiotics won't help. Learn the signs of bacterial infection and what OTC options relieve your symptoms.

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This information is general in nature and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about what’s right for you.