Lemsip Cold & Flu Breathe Easy
i “Package “Leaflet: Information forthe”User |
i Lemsip Cold & Flu Breathe Easy |
i (paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride) ]
1. What is this medicine and what is it used for?
'Lemsip Cold & Flu Breathe Easy contains a combination of ingredients which are ] effective in relieving the symptoms associated with colds and flu, including relief ] ]of aches and pains, sore throats, headache, nasal congestion and lowering of i temperature. ]
[Paracetamol is a well-known painkiller (analgesic). It is effective against aches and1 pains, including a headache, and can also reduce a fever (antipyretic). Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a nasal decongestant that reduces swelling in the ] passages of the nose, relieving nasal congestion and reducing the pressure which ' may cause a headache. !
2. Before taking Lemsip Cold & Flu Breathe Easy !
' • Do not take this medicine with any other paracetamol-containing products.] ' • You should not drink large quantities of alcohol, whilst taking this medicine. ] Ido not take Lemsip Cold & Flu Breathe Easy if you: ]
i • have a serious heart condition or high blood pressure (hypertension)
] • have an overactive thyroid i
' • are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a medicine called a ]
! monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), usually used to treat depression.
] • You are pregnant or breast feeding i
'Ask the pharmacist before taking Lemsip Cold & Flu Breathe Easy if you: !
i • have a problem with your liver or kidneys ]
] • have Raynaud’s syndrome (poor blood circulation making the fingers or toes ' 1 pale or numb), ]
i • have diabetes mellitus
] • have a non-cirrhotic liver disease (liver disease that is not associated with i ' changes in the structure of the liver)
i • are taking tricylic antidepressants (to treat depression) ]
] • are taking other decongestants or barbiturates (to treat sleep problems or 1 epilepsy). !
Taking other medicines
(metoclopramide and domperidone). The effect of blood thinning drugs (warfarin ] knd other coumarins) may be increased by paracetamol. Please tell your doctor or ' pharmacist if you are taking or have taken any other medicines, including those i obtained without a prescription. ]
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sucrose. Therefore if you have been told hy your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
3- How to take this medicine
It is important to drink plenty of fluids when suffering from colds and flu. ]
Adults and children 12 years and over: Dose may be repeated in 4 - 6 hours. 1 Do not take more than four sachets in a total of 24 hours. !
bo not give to children under 12 years. |
if the symptoms of your cold or flu persist for more than three days, or worsen, 1 Consult your pharmacist. 1
Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if | you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.
]4. Possible side effects
[Like all medicines this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets 1 them. These include: ]
| • allergic reactions (such as skin rashes)
| • Blood disorders, such as thrombocytopenia (reduction in blood platelets which] 1 might mean that you bleed or bruise more easily), pancytopenia (reduction in | ] white and red blood cells), agranulocytosis, leucopenia or neutropenia 1 (reduction in white blood cells which makes infections more likely) ]
1 • high blood pressure with headache
1 • palpitations (irregular or forceful heartbeat).
] • Acute pancreatitis (after ingestion of above normal amounts)
1 • Difficulty in passing urine (in men only) 1
iTell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any side effects after taking this |
)nedicine, including any not listed in this leaflet. 1
]5. How to store
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. ]
Do not store above 25°C (77°F). Store in the original package. ]
]Do not use after the end of the month of the expiry date (EXP month/year) shown 1 |on the pack. 1
Contains the active ingredients paracetamol 650mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride lOmg. The other ingredients are ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), citric 1 hcid, sucrose, aspartame, sodium citrate, saccharin sodium, curcumin WD, lemon 1 and menthol flavours. ]
]The product is available in cartons of 5 and 10 sachets. '
Marketing Authorisation Number: PL00063/0041 ]
^Marketing Authorisation Holder/Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) | [Ltd, Hull, HU8 7DS /^FN Leaflet last revised June 2011.1
' Lemsip andf I Jare trade marks. ]
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Lemsip |
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Brand Platform: |
Regular |
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Sub Platform: |
Cold and Flu |
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Sub Brand: |
Menthol |
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Powder |
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Sachet |
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NA |
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Country: |
UK |
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Date Created: |
24/01/11 |
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Date Modified: |
17/06/11 |
RBH Contact: Lois Chantrill
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