1. Vicks Vaporub is an ointment and inhaler are used to relieve nasal catarrh, congestion, sore throat and coughs due to colds.
Ingredients: Camphor 5.00% w/w, Turpentine oil 5.00% w/w, Levomenthol 2.75% w/wand Eucalyptus oil1.50% w/w.
Indications: Calms a cough, whiles temporarily relieving nasal congestion as well as catarrh.
Contraindications: Do not use the product if known hypersensitivity or allergies exists towards any of the ingredients.
Warning and Special precautions: If you are taking any chronic medication consult your medical practitioner before using it.
Dosage: Do not exceed the recommended dosage, efficacy of support may vary between users.
Caution: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use in mouth or nostrils. Do not use directly on the face or on broken or damaged skin. Do not heat in water, a vaporiser, a microwave oven, or on the stove.
Pack Size: 50 gram
2. Vicks First Defence Nasal Spray is a medical device that is clinically proven to help you in the fight against common cold viruses.
Ingredients: Aqua, Hydroxypropyl, Methylcellulose(1%), Disodium Succinate (0.44%), PCA (0.35%), Phenethyl Alcohol, Zinc Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Menthol, Camphor, Sodium Saccharin and Eucalyptol.
Contraindications: Do not use the product if known hypersensitivity or allergies exists towards any of the ingredients.
Warning and Special precautions: If you are taking any chronic medication consult your medical practitioner before using it.
Dosage: Do not exceed the recommended dosage, efficacy of support may vary between users.
- Adults and Children, 12 years and older: Apply 2 to 3 sprays per nostril immediately within the first 24 to 36 hours after feeling the 1st signs of a cold such as a tickle at the back of your throat, or sneezing. Use up to 4 times a day, or as prescribed.
Pack Size: 150ml
3. Vicks Orange Lozenges is specially formulated to soothe a sore throat, relieve cough, and clear a blocked nose.
Ingredients: Dextromethorphan base 7.33mg, Sugar (sucrose), Glucose Syrup, Honey, Levomenthol, Honey flavour and Caramel flavour.
Indications: Reliefs dry coughs associated with colds and flu.
Contraindications: Do not use the product if known hypersensitivity or allergies exists towards any of the ingredients.
Warning and Special precautions: If you are taking any chronic medication consult your medical practitioner before using it.
Dosage: Do not exceed the recommended dosage, efficacy of support may vary between users.
- Adults and children, 12 years and older: Suck 2 lozenges one after the other or as prescribed.
Repeat every 6 hours as needed but no more than 8 lozenges per day.
Pack Size: 24 Lozenges
4. Benylin Wet Cough Menthol Mucus Relief thins and loosens mucus making it easier for you to get rid of thick stubborn phlegm.
Ingredients per 10ml: Guaifenesin 200mg, Alcohol 9.5% v/v, Sugar 2.0g
Preservative: Sodium benzoate 0.2% m/v.
Contraindications: Do not use the product if known hypersensitivity or allergies exists towards any of the ingredients.
Warning and Special precautions: If you are taking any chronic medication consult your medical practitioner before using it.
Dosage: Do not exceed the recommended dosage, efficacy of support may vary between users.
- Adults: 10ml – 20ml every 4 hours, or as prescribed.
Pack Size: 100ml
5. Panado contains paracetamol. It is a tried and trusted choice for many South African families, to treat headaches, pain and fever, and toothache.
Each tablet contains: Paracetamol 500mg. Preservative: potassium sorbate 0,12 % m/m. Sugar free.
Indications: For the relief of headaches, pain and fever, and toothache.
Contraindications: Do not use the product if known hypersensitivity or allergy exists towards any of the ingredients.
Warnings and Special precautions: If you are taking chronic medication consult your medical practitioner before using it. Consult your doctor if you suffer from any of the following conditions: alcohol addiction, kidney disease and liver disease.
Dosage: Do not exceed recommended daily dosage.
- Adults: One tablet every 3 hours or one to two tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. Max: 8 tablets in any 24-hour period.
- Children 6-12 years: Half to one tablet every 4 hours if necessary.
Max: 4 doses in any 24-hour period for not longer than 5 days.
Pack Size: 24 Tablets
6. Plusssz Cold and Flu is a dual-layered effervescent tablet that gives the recommended daily dose of vitamins and minerals and ingredients to combat cold and flu. Plusssz cold and flu also have powerful anti-oxidant and immune-boosting properties to assist the body in combating the symptoms of colds and flu.
Active ingredients: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Pelargonium, Elderberry, Rutin.
Indications: Plusssz Cold and flu is specifically formulated with powerful antioxidant and immune-boosting properties to assist the body in combating the symptoms of colds and flu.
Contra-Indications: Allergy or sensitivity to any of the listed ingredients.
Dosage:
- Adults: Dissolve and take 1 tablet in a glass of water daily.
Packsize: 10 effervescent tablets
7. Nativa Vitamin C Capsules provides a high dose of vitamin C, suitable for children and the whole family. Supports immune function. Offers antioxidant protection. Helps maintain good health & wellbeing. Aids wound-healing and helps with the maintenance of collagen which holds together gums, teeth, bones, cartilage and the skin.
Ingredients: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Other ingredients: Maize starch, bovine gelatin and microcrystalline.
Indications: Supports immune function, provide antioxidant protection, aids wound healing and helps with maintenance of collage.
Contraindications: Do not use the product if known hypersensitivity or allergies exists towards any of the ingredients.
Warning and Special precautions: If you are taking any chronic medication consult your medical practitioner before using it.
Dosage: Do not exceed the recommended dosage, efficacy of support may vary between users.
- Children 4 to 8 years: Give one capsule daily, or as prescribed.
- Adults and children 9 years and older: Take one capsule once or twice daily, or as prescribed.
Pack Size: 60 Capsules