Codral vs Demazin:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Codral and Demazin were level in searches among cold and flu brands in Australia, with an estimated 9.9K branded searches each, at 9.3% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cold and flu brands, Codral appeared in two of the five answers and Demazin in one.
Who do people search for more?
Codral and Demazin are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Codral, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Demazin in 1
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Top cold and flu brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Codral was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Demazin was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Nurofen3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Codral2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Demazin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Strepsils0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sudafed0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lemsip0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bisolvon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vicks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Difflam0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Duro-Tuss0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cold and flu brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What should I take for a cold in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cold and flu tablets in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best thing for a sore throat?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cold and flu tablets”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sore throat”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Codral or Demazin more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Codral and Demazin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten cold and flu brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Codral, Demazin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Strepsils | Sudafed | Lemsip | Bisolvon | Codral | Demazin | Vicks | Difflam | Duro-Tuss | Nurofen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 16.2% | 19.8% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 17.2% | 21.1% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 15.6% | 23.3% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 16.4% | 20.1% | 11% | 11% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 16.6% | 20.3% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9% | 9% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 17.2% | 21% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 16.6% | 20.3% | 13.6% | 9% | 9% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 15.8% | 19.4% | 15.8% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 14.7% | 18% | 14.7% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 3.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 16.8% | 20.6% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 16.4% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 9% | 9% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | 17% | 17% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% |
How has the Codral and Demazin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Codral took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Codral’s share of searches among cold and flu brands in Australia moved from 8.8% to 9.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Demazin’s share of searches among cold and flu brands in Australia moved from 10.8% to 9.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for Australia cold and flu brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Demazin gained share of searches among cold and flu brands in Australia, from 7.4% to 9.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Codral in Australia rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 9.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Codral’s and Demazin’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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