Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose- everyone knows the first signs of common cold, the most common illness in the world and a leading cause of Doctor visits. Other symptoms include cough, body ache and fever which usually resolve in seven to ten days.
However, these symptoms can also be a manifestation of Flu.
- A cold is a milder respiratory illness than the flu and the symptoms subside in a few days, while in case of Flu the illness persist for a few days to weeks.
- The onset of symptoms for flu is very sudden and fast.
- Flu is a much more severe disease, with symptoms such as fever, chills and body aches.
- A person suffering from the common cold can generally walk about and work but a flu patient usually does not feel like getting out of bed.
Common signs and symptoms of the Flu are: Fever over 100°F (38°C), Aching muscles, especially in back, arms and legs, chills and sweats, Headache, Dry cough, Fatigue, weakness and Nasal congestions.
ROLE OF FLU AID
Common cold and Flu are caused by viruses which do not respond to generally prescribed antibiotics. Moreover the commonly used anti allergic medicines and over the counter cough syrups provide temporary relief at the cost of reducing the natural immunity of an individual.
Bakson, known for its quality Homoeopathic medicines has introduced FLU AID, a Homoeopathic combination which provides relief from the symptoms of Common cold and Flu, without any known side effects.
The individual components have been clinically proved to be effective in the following conditions:
Arsenicum album: Thin, watery, excoriating discharge from nose, sneezing and fever. Hay fever with coryza & marked restlessness. High fever, hectic fever. Influenza. Cough dry.
Gelsemium sempervirens: Dizziness, drowsiness, dullness and trembling. Muscular weakness. Influenza, sneezing, acute coryza with dull headache and fever. Coryza with thin, acrid nasal discharge. Influenza with much muscular soreness, great prostration and headache. Drowsiness with influenza. Dry cough with sore throat and fluent coryza.
Eupatorium perfoliatum: Bone pains, general and severe. Coryza with sneezing. Throbbing headache. Distressing bone pains in influenza. Influenza with great soreness of muscles and bones. Muscles of chest, back and limbs feel bruised.
Bellis perennis: Muscular soreness all over the body.
Bryonia alba: Coryza with severe aching in the head. Chill with external coldness and dry cough.
GENERAL ADVICE
- Wash hands and keep fingers away from eyes and nose.
- Avoid close contact with cold sufferers.
- Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat well-balanced meals, sleep for 7-8 hours per night and exercise regularly.
Aids an instant and effective recovery from attacks of Coryza.
Helps to overcome an acute attack of flu, sneezing, runny nose, low to high grade fever, chilliness, headache, pain in bones and muscles, cough and general weakness.
Expiry: 5 years from the date of manufacturing.
