Having run out of our normal Lemsip Max we were in a fix. It's the only thing my husband will take when he has a cold and we are all currently struggling with sore throats so we were forced to stock up on a trip out when we were shopping at an out of town shopping centre for some house bits and bobs. Next door was B&M which sells virtually everything so I suggested we stock up there and then.

What type?
There are lots of varieties of Lemsip and as long as it is branded just that my husband doesn't mind the variety. There was only one type at B&M and it was the 'Breathe Easy' type. Basically, I think it is the flavour that lends itself to the title with the main ingredients being lemon and menthol flavour in addition to the paracetamol contents. The list of things it treats is on the box: fever, headaches, body aches, blocked nose and sore throat.

In use
I just add the sachet to mug and tip in just boiled water and it sort of fizzes on initial contact. It's best to wait a few minutes before drinking as it can burn your mouth if you drink too soon. Left too long though and it is vile tasting if drunk cold. My husband fills a travel mug with this for his journey to work when he is ill and he says it makes a world of difference to how he feels by the time he gets to work.

Size and price
The box has 5 sachets in it so we grabbed two packs as five won't last long with my husband who swears by these. As usual, B&M are a bargain price guaranteed store and we paid £1 per box which is quite good.

My thoughts
This Lemsip tastes quite nice wiht the menthol adding quite a medicinal flavour to it. I am used to the lemon and on occasion blackcurrant version but I don't mind this one. It definitely eases a sore throat which is what we are treating at the moment and the paracetamol helps with other symptoms. When asked what he thought, my husband was pleased with this particular type of Lemsip and takes a regular dose although he says he prefers the original formula better. You have to be careful when taking this if you are using other medicines to ensure you don't overdose. An adult can have a sachet every 4 hours but no more than 4 sachets in 24 hours.

Final word
Another highly recommended variety from the Lemsip range. Best to keep some ready in the cupboard for when illness strikes.