Lemsip Max Cold And Flu Blackcurrant
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i Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Blackcurrant
i (paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride)
i Patient Information Leaflet
[Please read this leaflet carefully before you take this medicine. If you are not sure of anything ask your pharmacist or doctor.
1. What is this medicine and what is it used for?
[Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Blackcurrant 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 temperature.
'Paracetamol is a well-known painkiller (analgesic). It is effective against aches and pains, including a headache, and can also reduce a fever (antipyretic). Phenylephrine hydrochloride ^nasal decongestant) reduces swelling in the passages of the nose, relieving nasal congestion and reducing die pressure which may cause a headache.
2. Before taking this medicine
[Do not take this medicine with any other paracetamol-containing products. Also, you
Should not drink large quantities of alcohol, whilst taking this medicine.
lAs with all medicines Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Blackcurrant may not be suitable for some
[people.
[Do not take this medicine if:
i * You are allergic to any ingredient (see section 6 for further information)
[ • You have a serious heart condition
1 * You have high blood pressure (hypertension) or an overactive thyroid ! • You are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), usually used to treat depressioa i * You are taking other sympathomimetic decongestants
You should ask the pharmacist before taking Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Blackcurrant if:
[ * You have Raynaud’s syndrome (poor blood circulation which makes the fingers or toes ' pale and numb), or diabetes melhtus
! • You are taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure, or vasodilators (drugs used to 1 treat high blood pressure, leg pain due to vascular problems or Raynaud’s syndrome) i • You are taking tricyclic antidepressants (a specific class of drugs used to treat [ depression), other decongestants, or barbiturates (used to treat sleep problems or epilepsy)
- [ • You have a problem with your liver or kidneys
[' * You have non-cirrhotic liver disease (liver disease that is not associated with changes in j | the structure of the liver)
You have closed angle glaucoma or prostatic enlargement
You are taking other medicines. Some drugs may affect the way in which paracetamol works, including those used to treat blood cholesterol (cholestyramine) and nausea and vomiting (metoclopramide and domperidone). The effect of blood thinning drugs [ (warfarin and other coumarins) may be increased by paracetamol. Some drugs may ' affect the way in which phenylephrine works (digoxin and cardiac glycosides). Information about some of the ingredients in your medicine if you have phenylketonuria (an inherited genetic disorder) please note that this product Contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine. This medicine also contains sucrose, therefore if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars [contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Total sugars 2.3g. This product also contains 470.64mg sucrose per sachet dose.
[This product contains 54.83 mg (2.38 mmol) sodium per dose - to be taken into consideration for patients on a controlled sodium diet. rB97728
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
[This product should not be used in women with a history of pre-eclampsia.
'Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this product if you are pregnant or [breast-feeding.
3. How to take this medicine
[To be made into a hot drink. Dissolve one sachet in a mug of hot but not boiling water. Stir until dissolved. If preferred sweeten to taste with sugar, honey or your usual sweetener.
[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 to 6 hours. Do not take more than four sachets in a total of 24 hours.
[Do not give to children under 12 years.
[If the symptoms of your cold or flu persist for more than three days, or worsen, consult your
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. You may experience symptoms of dizziness, palpitations (irregular or forceful heartbeat), istomach pain or high blood pressure with headache if you take too much of this [medicine.
[4. Possible side-effects
i • Allergic reactions (such as skin rashes)
[ * Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported
' • Blood disorders, such as thrombocytopenia (reduction in blood platelets which might ! mean that you bleed or bruise more easily), pancytopenia (reduction in white and red blood cells), agranulocytosis, leucopenia or neutropenia (reduction in white blood cells i which makes infections more likely)
[ • Vomiting and Nausea
' • Abdominal discomfort
[ • Difficulty in passing urine (especially in males).
[Reporting of side effects
[If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the [Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
'By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this [Medicine.
[5. How to store
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use after the end of the month of the expiiy date (EXP month/year) shown on the pack. [Do not store above 25°C (77°F). Store in the original package.
6. Further information
Contains the active ingredients paracetamol lOOOmg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 12.2mg. The other ingredients are ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), citric acid, sucrose, aspartame, [sodium citrate, saccharin sodium, enocyanin and blackcurrant flavour.
'The product is available in cartons of 5 and 10 sachets.
[Marketing Authorisation Number PL00063/0145
Marketing Authorisation Holder/Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Hull, [HU8 7DS
[Leaflet last revised Feb 2016. /'T'N
Lemsip, Lemsip Max and ( I ) are trade marks.
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