Theraflu

TheraFlu is a brand of over-the-counter cold and flu medicines, from Novartis that contain different groupings of Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine maleate, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. TheraFlu is somewhat unique range of flu remedies that are intended to be added to hot water and ingested as a beverage. A Canadian version of this medical product is sold as Neo Citran and the very popular British brand 'Lemsip'(Lemsip Cold & Flu hot drinks are also available in Blackcurrant, Breathe Easy 'lemon & menthol' and Soother 'wild berry & hot orange' flavour. It contains:650mg Paracetamol, 10mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride).

Today, Theraflu comes in several forms and flavors, but is perhaps known best in its original powder form which is mixed with warm water and then drunk by the flu sufferer. Other forms include SoftGel, syrup, and strips which are similar to Listerine PocketPaks, but intended to relieve flu symptoms rather than bad breath.