EASEaCOLD Cold & Flu

Asked my wife to pick up some Cold Tablets expecting something like Codral. She came home with "Ease a Cold" - absolutely hopeless in relieving the symptoms. I might as well have sent her into the garden to grab some weeds, and just taken Zinc tablets which cost less than half the price (as Zinc is the major component of them).. Complete con. Show details

Misleading packaging, absolute waste of money and dangerous. Herbal product cosplaying as a pharmaceutical. We needed to rely on it abroad, what a disaster. Thought I'd purchased medication with actual efficacy. Do not buy this product if you want real results, not just a placebo effect. Show details

This is a fake cold/flu relief product – I wondered why neither the day nor night capsules did a single thing and then checked the actual ingredients. The day capsules contain echinacea and zinc, neither of which have any valid evidence of assisting symptoms or shortening the duration of a cold. In fact I see the company were forced to remove this claim from their web site because it is… Read more

patently false.

The night capsule contains 1 gram of valerian, which will not be enough to have any effect on an adult. Neither the day nor the night capsule contain any ingredient which could possible soothe a throat, ease a cough, provide pain relief for a headache, or dry out the sinuses to assist breathing, all symptoms which it claims to help.

I took 2 night capsules as directed on the packet and woke at 1 am with severe chest pain, and couldn't get back to bed until 4.30 am.

Quite frankly, to claim that this product has any benefit whatsoever for people who need relief from cold symptoms is plain fraudulent. The remainder of this product is going back to Coles and I'll be lodging a formal complaint with them and also with consumer affairs.

Works Wonders! But this is not a medication – This stuff really does work! I took this at firsts ign of sore throat - 3 during the first day (every 3 or 4 hours) and one at night time. I have woken up feeling great! I still have a few symptoms but what I knew was going to turn into a dreaded cold now just feels like a mild bother. People giving this product a bad review are expecting this… Read more

to work like other cold and flu medication. This does not mask symptoms and it is not actually a medication - it's just a very high dose of vitamins. Taken at the first sign of cold and flu, instead this will help stop it developing into some thing worse. It's silly to expect to take it mid cold and expect it to work like Codral.

If you're not into taking horrible cold and flu meds that simply dry you out and mask the symptoms rather than making you better, give it a go!

I think the confusion is that it is marketed and sold as a medication where it should be amongst the health/vitamins section in the pharmacy.

Really effective when you follow the directions – I was so surprised just how effective the cough, cold and flu capsules were! I know the usual progression of my colds from painful sore throat, to runny blocked nose, headaches and finally blocked ears and sinus. These capsules reduced the severity of my symptoms and the length of the cold by probably 2/3. And some symptoms like runny nose were so… Read more

mild, I scarcely noticed them. The capsules don't provide immediate relief from symptoms, but I don't think that's their purpose. Rather they seem to work on stopping the infection from progressing through it's normal course, so that the symptoms you normally experience are mild rather than full blown and you're only out of action for a few days, rather than a week. I followed the instructions and started the capsules as soon as I noticed a sore throat and that's probably why they worked so well. I still needed to take some paracetamol for headache, but none of the usual drying decongestants. There seems to be some ongoing research around the herbal ingredients (echinacea, zinc etc) and how they affect colds and flu, and I was skeptical at first, but given how well it worked for me I will definitely be using it again. I bought the capsules for half price at Woolworths; at full retail they probably seem a bit pricey, but do give them a try if like me you loathe being laid out with a heavy head cold! Effectiveness, easy to swallow, no after taste Doesn't contain paracetamol for headache relief

My go to cold product – I use this the instant I get symptoms relating to a cold. I have used this product several times and without fail, I have felt better by the next day. Show details

Worked for me – Worked every time I have used it and also shortens the life of a cold, so I cant recommend it highly enough. I have not needed it for ages but now I have the sniffles and a cold (I think) coming on, I will go and buy some. Show details

A product that does what it says – We bought Ease a Cold to see how it works as an alternative to the chemical based treatments. Worked better than I expected and will be using this in the future. Show details

Terrible and ineffective – I purchased EaseaCold cough,cold & flu and am writing to advise that this product was completely ineffective. The day tablets gave no relief to my cold symptoms, I had to take paracetamol as well to get some pain relief. I still had congestion, sore throat and runny nose. The evening tablet had no effect at all, in fact kept me awake for 2 nights in a row. I am completely disappointed in this product. Show details

Unfortunately, ease a cold doesn't work – I caught a very sudden and bad flu and was very weak and bed ridden for almost 4 days. I managed to get to the shop and saw ease a cold on the shelf. $18 Claims on the box to reduce fever, reduce coughing, reduce the length of the cold, decongestant, etc.... I bought it thinking it could help me feel better. It did nothing. I then called a doctor… Read more

for a home visit and asked whether this product would help in any way they claim. Doctor told me what I already knew: when it comes to fighting a bad flu, there's nothing these products can do.

negative – I feel worse on the night tablet than I did before and I’ve been staring at the corner of my room as well as the condensation coming off my bottle for the past 2 hours -_- Show details

Absolutely useless – I was sold this "medication" by my now former pharmacy. After taking it, I noticed no improvement in my symptoms. When I checked the ingredients list, i found that it was not a medication, it was just a useless new age herbal treatment. As somebody with a graduate science degree, I cannot believe that this unproven product is allowed to be sold in Australia, as it's labelling is misleading. Show details

No discernable difference – After 3 days of taking this product, cant see any improvement to my symptoms at all. would not recommend. Better to just have rest and fluids rather than waste dollars on this Show details

Never ever again!! – Bought this pack in a rush thinking that they all did the same job. Did not check the ingredients until a couple of days after condition deteriorated using the meds. Show details

This is the only flu medication I take for last 3 years. Works all the time – Has to be taken on the first sign of cold. Sometimes your symptoms could go away with the first capsule. Sometimes, need to continue for couple of days. But works like magic Show details

Its not a magic pill but will help you – Got a cold the other week, hit it with ease a cold and 3 days in started feeling better with less harsh symptoms. Its no magic cure but it shortens the duration and for a type one diabetic like me, thats massive. A good wise investment if you ask me Show details

Best cold relief available – At the first sign of a cold I start taking these capsules. The echinacea is great for easing the congestion and the zinc is an essential mineral which aids the immune system. The valerian in the night capsules helps to with sleeping. If I also have a headache, it’s safe to take Panadol in conjunction with these capsules. The benefits are generally felt soon after taking them. Show details

Infact made things worse – Having a sore throat. I knew I might get fever and a cold. I drank lemon honey mixed with warm water and 2 Panadol tablets. Things were getting better. I thought to be safe I’d try easeacold say & night “scientifically formulated” to help kill off the sore throat. But the first tablet I took that night. I had the worse fever ever. Had the cold… Read more

fever shivers (was a hot night) and shaking like hell. Body ached. Body Temperature at 39.5 degrees. I think the capsule actually bought on the fever to it’s severity. I had to take Panadol and a cold pack to the forehead to make me feel better.

Don’t waste your money on this. I thought I would save myself from a fever by taking it but it just bought it in faster. After 2 days still of taking it. Still have the cold. No fever due to Panadol taken every 4hours and plenty of water.

Never going to trust “scientifically formulated” capsules again.

Works every time and safe with other meds! – I find these the only cold and flu tablets that are perfectly safe with other meds and if taken as soon as you get cold symptoms will shorten it to only one worse day of symptoms instead of up to seven! Highly recommend and keep them with me on holidays to stave off colds from flights and cruises etc.

To actually get rid of your cold - not to treat symptoms – 1. these are herbal, they do not claim to be anything else 2. they do not claim to decongest or relieve symptoms that have already taken a stronghold 3. they DO claim to shorten the duration and severity of cold symptoms 4. If taken as instructed (they clearly state 'it is important to begin at the first sight of a cold') they do this VERY WELL

Literally is just garlic – Read the ingredients. Was surprised to see all these vitamin and garlic oil. Opened one of them up. Brown strongly scented garlic liquid came out. Take vitamin C. You’re better off.

Scam – These did absolutely nothing. My cold only got worse. Save your money and don't get ripped off by these con artists. Get some real medication from your doctor not the supermarket

Completely ineffective, – Got a cold, had no relief taking this. The moment I took proper cold and flu tablets (e.g codral) symptoms started to improve immediately. Ingredients are all ineffective and this is essentially homeopathy/herbal. Better to just sleep than use this

FINALLY FOUND THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEDICINE FOR MY COLD!!!! – I’ve been sick with runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat and the worst of all is the bloody cough for almost 2 weeks. Took the usual cold n flu tablets & benedryl for chesty cough didn’t work for me. For the first time I took some effort to look through a range of products on the shelves and seen a few I’ve never seen nor taken before… Read more

including this product, bought it and took the night capsule lastnight and boom, THE BEST SLEEP IVE EVER HAD IN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAD THE COLD. Woken up feeling so relieved not having to buy too many boxes of tissue lol

Whoever brought this medicine into existence, THANK YOU & YOU ARE THE BEST!! Now I can finally rest from all these symptoms and coughing nonstop!!

Very very happy customer

Utter junk – Should really be sold as herbal medicine, Its just herbs people. The good reviews must be paid reviewers. How is ginger, zinc, Vit C, etc... meant ti decongest a cold or flue? am ashamed that local chemists are selling this rubbish.

The sickness never took hold! – I began taking the day time capsules the minute I started to feel unwell. Along with resting and drinking extra fluids, I also started in on the throat lozenges. My sore throat and heavy chest never developed into anything. It remained very mild and within 4 to 5 days had completey dissipated.

Allergic reaction – I tried this product years ago when it had different packaging. I was into taking it for a cold which was in its second week. By the end of week 2 I started with hives which I thought unrelated, I then blew up like the Goodyear blimp. My body covered in reddish purple blotches. Trip to hospital for adrenaline which sorted the swelling in a couple… Read more

of days. I’ve never used them again and have never had another allergic episode lIke it again. Ps the reason I looked up this review is because I have discovered I have an intolerance to garlic (severe if raw) and I’m trying to connect some dots...

Severe allergic reaction – Had the same reaction, I had six paramedics keeping me breathing. Swollen tongue, full body rash. I won't be taking them again. Very scary! No other allergies at the time, be careful.

Work Really Well – Started feeling better about an hour later after taking these after being sick for three days.Was surprized when i read what the ingredients where, just natural stuff,Must have been something in that my body was lacking but! Amazing!

didn't do anything – took 2 over 4 hrs, didn't do anything, used Neurophene cold and flu capsules (I think thats what it was called) last night kicked in after 30mins, my fault didn't do my home before buying these.

No side effects and sleep like a dream – Eases the symptoms of my colds, and at night time I sleep so well, as well as one can possibly sleep which is important to me when trying to recover.