Cough, cold & flu

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Cold & flu

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Sore throat

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Nasal & sinus

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Immune support

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Latest guides

Cold vs Flu: How to Tell the Difference and Treat Each in Australia
Cough, cold & flu

Cold vs Flu: How to Tell the Difference and Treat Each in Australia

Is it a cold or the flu? Learn the key symptom differences, how long each lasts, the best OTC treatments available in Australia, and when to see a doctor.

9 min read30 Mar 2026
Best Cold Medicine in Australia (2026 Guide)
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Best Cold Medicine in Australia (2026 Guide)

We compared the top OTC cold and flu medicines available in Australian pharmacies. Here are our picks for the best overall, daytime, nighttime, children's, and budget options.

10 min read30 Mar 2026
When Do You Actually Need Antibiotics? An Australian Guide
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When Do You Actually Need Antibiotics? An Australian Guide

Most colds, flus, and sore throats do not need antibiotics. Learn when antibiotics are truly necessary, what to use instead, and why antibiotic resistance is one of Australia's biggest health threats.

10 min read30 Mar 2026
Best Throat Lozenges in Australia: Strepsils, Difflam, Cepacol & More (2026 Guide)
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Best Throat Lozenges in Australia: Strepsils, Difflam, Cepacol & More (2026 Guide)

We compare the top throat lozenges available in Australia — from medicated options like Difflam and Strepsils Intensive to soothing picks like Soothers and Butter-Menthol. Find out which lozenge is right for your sore throat.

9 min read30 Mar 2026
Saline Spray vs Decongestant Spray: Which Should You Use?
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Saline Spray vs Decongestant Spray: Which Should You Use?

Fess or Otrivin? We compare saline and decongestant nasal sprays head-to-head — how they work, rebound congestion risks, safe use in pregnancy and children, and when to use each (or both).

9 min read30 Mar 2026
Best Nasal Decongestant in Australia: Sprays, Tablets & Natural Options (2026)
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Best Nasal Decongestant in Australia: Sprays, Tablets & Natural Options (2026)

Blocked nose? We compare the top nasal decongestants in Australia — Otrivin, Drixine, Sudafed, and Fess — covering sprays vs tablets, rebound congestion risks, and which option suits your situation.

10 min read30 Mar 2026
Best Vitamin C for Colds in Australia: Top Supplements Compared (2026 Guide)
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Best Vitamin C for Colds in Australia: Top Supplements Compared (2026 Guide)

Does vitamin C actually help with colds? We look at the evidence and compare the best vitamin C supplements available in Australia — from Blackmores Bio C to Nature's Own, Cenovis, Swisse, and more. Find the right form, dose, and value for your needs.

10 min read30 Mar 2026