One common medication that pharmacist says 'isn't much better than a placebo'

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A pharmacist has taken to social media to share with followers which common over-the-counter medicine she doesn't see the point in buying to cure a cold , saying it isn't "much better than a placebo". ‌

Sadly as we enter into the colder months, cases of cold and flu will begin to surge. While many of us will already be trying to find ways to shake off the chill in the air, this can be made significantly worse when you are also struggling with a sniffly nose and a pesky cough. ‌

While there are many at-home remedies out there that claim to cut your cold down by a few days, many of us end up reaching for trusty over-the-counter medicines to try and reduce the symptoms. ‌

If you are someone who is unsure of what medicines to try, a clinical pharmacist h