Lemsip Max Blackcurrant Flavour Tablets
TACKAGE1XAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE 1SF.R [ Lemsip Max Blackcurrant Flavour Tablets
] (Paracetamol and Phenylephrine hydrochloride)
'Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
[This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Lemsip Max Blackcurrant flavour Tablets 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.
1- You must contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days. h 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.
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,
i 4. Possible side effects.
5. How to store this medicine.
[ 6. Further information.
11. WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR.
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 and lowering [of temperature.
paracetamol is a well-known painkiller (analgesic). It is effective against mild to moderate aches and pains, [including headache. It can also reduce raised temperatures or fever (antipyretic).
Phenylephrine hydrochloride (nasal decongestant) reduces swelling in the passages of the nose, relieving nasal congestion and reducing pressure which may cause a headache.
[2. BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE.
[Do not take this medicine if you:
i* are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients listed in [ Section 6,
[• have a serious heart condition,
'• have an overactive thyroid,
[• have high blood pressure (hypertension),
[• are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI),
1 usually used to treat depression,
[• have taken another medicine for the treatment of cold and flu.
Take special care with this medicine if you:
'• suffer from liver or kidney problems,
[• have non-cirrhotic liver disease (liver disease that is not associated with changes to the structure of the liver),
[• suffer from Raynaud's syndrome (poor blood circulation which makes the fingers or toes pale and numb), or [ diabetes mellitus,
[• have glaucoma or enlarged prostate.
Taking other medicines:
po not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine, po not take with MAOI (see section “Do not take this medicine if you”).
[Taking Lemsip Max Blackcurrant Flavour tablets with other medicines can change how they work or how [Lemsip Max works. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:
[• Cholestyramine (to treat blood cholesterol), metoclopramide and domperidone (to treat nausea and vomiting), f Warfarin and other coumarins (to thin the blood),
• Tricyclic antidepressants (used to treat depression), babiturates (sleeping pills), or alcohol,
[■ Other decongestants or sympathomimetic amines (for blocked nose),
[• Beta-blockers and other antihypertensives (to treat high blood pressure) including debrisoquine, guanethidine,
[ reserpine and methyldopa,
[• Digoxin and cardiac glycosides (to treat heart failure and irregular heart beats).
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including (nedicines obtained without a prescription.
'Taking this medicine with food and drink:
[• Do not consume large quantities of alcohol while taking this medicine.
[important information about some of the ingredients in your medicine:
'• This product contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine, which may be harmful for people with i phenylketonuria (an inherited genetic disorder).
[Pregnancy and breast-feeding
[• This product should not be used in women with a history of pre-eclampsia.
r Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
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37 HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE. |
To remove the tablet, tear along the perforations and peel back to reveal the tablet. Follow the instructions on the blister. Replace unopened blisters back into carton.
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Dimensions: 300x148mm Minimum point size: 9pt
There are two possible ways to take this medicine.
Either
Swallow whole with water. Do not chew. ]
Or
Make into a hot drink: Dissolve in half a mug of hot (not boiling) water. Stir until dissolved. If preferred sweeten to taste using sugar, honey or your usual sweetener. Once prepared the drink should be taken as soon as possible [ and should not be stored. i
It is important to drink plenty of liquid when suffering from colds and flu.
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Age |
Dose and how often to take |
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Adults and children 16 years and over |
Take two tablets every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than eight tablets in a total of 24 hours. |
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Children aged 12 to 15 years old |
Take one tablet every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than four tablets in a total of 24 hours. |
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Do not give to children under 12 years of age. | |
If the symptoms persist for more than three days, or worsen, consult your doctor. ]
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If you take more of this medicine than you should: '
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: [
This product should only be used when necessary. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. I If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines this product can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. i
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• Allergic reactions (such as skin rashes). 1
• Changes in the number of blood cells, such as thrombocytopenia (reduction in blood platelets which might \
• High blood pressure with headache. i
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Irregular or fast heartbeats. \
• Difficulty in passing urine (in men only). \
• Severe pain in the abdomen and back due to inflammation of the pancreas especially after ingestion of
amounts of product above normal. \
Also you can help to make sure that medicines remain as safe as possible by reporting any unwanted side effects! via the internet at http://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. Alternatively you can call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available! from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays to Fridays) or fill in a paper form available from your local pharmacy.
5. HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE !
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. !
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Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.
These measures will help protect the environment. ]
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What this medicine contains: \
- The active ingredients per tablet are: paracetamol 500mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 6. lmg. !
- The other ingredients are: crospovidone, citric acid (E330), aspartame (E951), microcrystalline cellulose, ! magnesium stearate (E470b), enocyanine (E163), blackcurrant flavour, pre-gelatinised maize starch, povidone \ (E1201).
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack: !
The product is a convex pale purple oval shaped tablet with blackcurrant odour.
The product is available in cartons of 6 and 12 tablets. [
Not all pack sizes may be marketed. |
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
(PL00063/0553).
Alternative format patient information for the visually impaired is available on request from the marketing authorisation holder.
Leaflet last revised October 2013.
Lemsip, Lemsip Max and (J) are trade marks.
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