The case concerned a flu remedy called the "carbolic smoke ball".

They sniffle and cough, comparing flu remedies.

These treatments are found commonly among over-the-counter cold and flu remedies.

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Experts agree that popular natural cold and flu remedies seem to be safe for the average person.

It's no wonder natural cold and flu remedies are popular - modern medicine has yet to offer a cure for these age-old ailments.

Subsequently Angerer tested positive for a doping offence that turned out to be the result of a flu remedy.

However, one thing that still sickens are over-the-counter cold and flu remedies which, like married lovers, promise so much but deliver so little.

"These flu remedies - there's nothing new in any of them," he said.

The price of the flu remedies varies from brand to brand.