LEMSIP MAX DAY & NIGHT COLD & FLU RELIEF CAPSULES

16 capsules, £4.75, boots.com CLAIM: A combination pack with two types of capsules to deal with symptoms of flu during the day and at night.

Claims to offer relief from headaches, blocked nose, body aches and sore throat. EXPERT VERDICT: This is a well-established product containing medications that are effective at reducing cold symptoms.

Both day and night capsules contain paracetamol, a painkiller, and phenylephrine, a decongestant. These will work to reduce nasal blockage, headache and fever associated with colds and there is good evidence for their effectiveness. The day capsules also contain caffeine, which acts as a stimulant to relieve fatigue and drowsiness and speed up the absorption of other medications — helping them act more quickly.

Take two capsules every four to six hours.