Reckitt Benckiser

Package leaflel:~Ihformafion for the user Lemsip Max All in One Cold & Flu Capsules

Each capsule contains Paracetamol, Guaifenesin and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

{Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

"This medicine is” availaBIe wffidut prescripfioh.TIdwever“ you still need fo”take this medicine carefully to get the best results from it.

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

You must contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.

If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell yeur-doctor-or-pharmaeist--------------------------------------------------

In this leaflet: 1. What this medicine is and what it is used for

2.    Before you take this medicine

3.    How to take this medicine

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store this medicine

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I. WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

^apsules for oral use.

'This medicine is a combination of active ingredients which are effective in relieving the symptoms associated with colds and flu, including relief of aches and pains, sore throats, headache, nasal {congestion, lowering of temperature and chesty cough.

Paracetamol is a well-known painkiller (analgesic). It is effective against aches and pains, including headache and can also reduce a fever (antipyretic). Guaifenesin (expectorant) allows you to cough up —phlegm when suffering from a chesty cough. Phenylephrine hydrochloride (nasal decongestant)

J reduces swelling in the passages of the nose, relieving nasal congestion and reducing pressure which '-----pray cause a headache.

, 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS-MEDICINE -

Do not take this medicine if:

You are pregnant or breast-feeding.

You are allergic to paracetamol, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients listed in Section 6.

YouJiave_a_s_eripus heart condition,_or_an_overactiye thyroid.________________________

You have a high blood pressure (hypertension).

You are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), usually used to treat depression.

Take special care with this medicine if:

You suffer from liver or kidney problemSj heart disease.

You suffer from Raynaud’s syndrome (poor blood circulation which makes the fingers or toes pale and numb), or diabetes mellitus.

You have non-cirrhotic (liver disease that is not associated with changes to the structure of the liver) liver disease.

You are a woman with a history of pre-eclampsia (a condition of high blood pressure and swelling in

pregnancy):

You have glaucoma or enlarged prostate, if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine {Taking other medicines:

Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.

Do not take with any other product used for relief of colds, flu or congestion.

'If you are taking any of the following medicines, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking lemsip Max All in One Cold & Flu Capsules:

Beta-blockers for high blood pressure, or vasodilators (drugs used to treat high blood pressure, leg pain due to vascular problems or Raynaud's syndrome)

Tricyclic anti-depressants (arspecificrclassofdrugsused'to treat depression),^- other decongestants,^-or barbiturates (used to treat sleep problems or epilepsy)

Some drugs may affect the way paracetamol works, including those used to treat blood cholesterol (cholestyramine) and nausea and vomiting (metoclopramide and domperidone). Some drugs may affect the way in which phenylephrine works (digoxin and cardiac glycosides)

The effect of blood thinning drugs (warfarin and other coumarins) may be increased hy paracetamol.J

Taking this medicine with food and drink:

Do not take with large quantities of alcohol.

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3. HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE

[The capsule should be swallowed whole with water. Do not chew.

Jt is important to drink plenty of liquid when suffering from colds and flu.

If symptoms persist for more than three days, or worsen, consult your doctor.

|If you take more of this medicine than you should:    i

Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too ] much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage.    [

If you forget to take this medicine:    i

- {This-product-should-only hensed when necessary^ Domot take-ar double dosage 4o make-up-for a-----^L

jforgotten dose.    i

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.    i

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS    ]

{Like all medicines this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.    i

- r - Allergie reactions-(which maytinehide-skin-rashesj swelling -of faeej lips,-tongue- or-diftieulty-in----1¹-

[ breathing)

i Stop taking the medicine at once and seek medical attention should any of the symptoms occur. i

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[• Changes in the number of blood cells, such as thrombocytopenia (reduction in blood platelets which|

' might mean that you bleed or bruise more easily), leucopoenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia and    '

i agranulocytosis (reduction in white blood cells which make infections more likely).    ]

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'• High blood pressure with headache.

[• Nausea and vomiting.    i

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i* Stomach discomfort    ¹

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'• Irregular or fast heartbeats.

l .Difficulty in passings urine (in men only).__________________________________________i

If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell' your doctor or pharmacist. Also you can help to make sure that medicines remain as safe as possible by: reporting any unwanted side effects via the internet at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Alternatively you] pan call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available from 10am to 2pm Mondays to Fridays) or fill in a paper ' ]form available from your local pharmacy.    i

-    fe- HOW-TO-STORE THIS-MEDICINE-------------------------------------------l

]Do not store above 25°C.    i

]Keep out of the reach and sight of children.    i

t>o not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP. ' iThe expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

-    Medieines should net be dispesed-ofvia wastewater-or household waste.-Ask yeurpharmaeist howto - j-Ilispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

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ftVhat this medicine contains:    i

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r The active ingredients per capsule are: paracetamol 500mg, guaifenesin lOOmg and phenylephrine ¹

-    j- -hydrochloride fklmg.--------------------------------------------------------h

^L The other ingredients are: maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium [

i stearate, talc, gelatin, titanium dioxide (El71), yellow and red iron oxide (El72), brilliant blue -    ¹

] FD&C blue 1 (El 33) and shellac (E904).    !

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What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack:

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The product is a hard gelatin capsule with a green body and a red cap with Lemsip printed on the cap. [ UK: The product is available in cartons of 8 and 16 capsules.    ]~

]NZ: The product is available in cartons of 16 capsules.    ,

{Marketing Authorisation Holder:    ¹

]UK: Marketing Authorisation Holder/Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Hull, i HU8 7DS. (PL00063/0551)    ]

. iNZ: -Marketing Authorisation Holder; ReckittJBenckiser Healthcare^Auckland,_________________L

]New Zealand 0508 731234    !

Alternative format patient information for the visually impaired is available on request from the marketing authorisation holder.

[Leaflet last revised April 2013.    Lemsip, Lemsip Max and 0 are trade marks. '

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