Flu Capsules News Today

With Britain currently battling the Kraken, a flu-nami and an explosion of other bugs, remedies that promise to banish the sniffles are flying off the shelves.

The childrens medicine Calpol is in short supply along with other popular cold and flu remedies as demand soars for over-the-counter treatments amid a high level of winter bugs.

FEMAIL has teamed up with pharmacists from leading UK healthcare provider Boots to bring you the ultimate guide to wellness during the winter months.

DR PHILLIPA KAY: I also warn patients not to get fooled into shelling out for expensive branded products, such as Imodium or Nurofen, when you can get generic versions for a fraction of the price.