Fizz away colds and flu with newly-launched Cepacol raspberry effervescent
When cold and flu symptoms strike, the newly launched Cepacol Effervescent in refreshing Raspberry flavour is your fizzy ally.
This combination product is crafted to help ease sore throats, assist with nasal congestion, control sneezing, and calm coughs. By opening airways and thinning mucus, it helps provide comfort from chesty coughs linked to airway inflammation1c.
Beyond that, Cepacol Effervescent assists in bolstering the immune function in the upper respiratory tract and offers antioxidant benefits to help maintain overall health. It contains immune-boosting vitamin A (vitamin A acetate), vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), along with zinc, to support your body's defences. Pelargonium sidoides (African geranium) is included for the symptomatic treatment of the common cold, and ivy leaf extract serves as an expectorant to assist with productive coughs.
So, when you're dealing with cold and flu symptoms, remember, there's a Cepacol for that!
For more information, visit www.cepacol.co.za and join the conversation on Facebook.
Cepacol Effervescent — approximate recommended selling price (RSP) is R125.95 for a pack of 10 and R169.95 for a pack of 20. Cepacol's range of products is available at leading pharmacies and retailers nationwide.
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