Excuse me Annie, i didn't explain very well.
I didn't name those medicines as a Fluimucil´s alternative (in fact, Fluimucil is mentioned aswell). I was just listing some cold and/or flu medicines one can find in Spain. There are lots of them.
On the other hand, i would never say not to take this or that drug; if it works for you, go ahead. But cold's common symptoms are headache, sore throat, nasal congestion, general body upset and sometimes a little fever. For the first two the best is anti-inflammatory and for the other symptoms, rest, water and a good nourishment, and let our body work.
I understand sometimes we don't have time and/or patience to bear the consecuences of a cold, and sometimes our body is not strong enough to fight, that's why i don't criticize those who take drugs.
Just made a suggestion.
By last, acetylcysteine ( Fluimucil's active principle) can be found by less than 4€. And it's exactly the same formula.