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i    i    Xemsln Max TTold & Filu This Sinus Capsules    i

|    ]    (paracet4mol, caffeine and phenylephrine hydrochloride)    ]

i    i    i Patient Information Leaflet '    '

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jPlease read this leaflet carefully befoi]e you take this medfcine. If you are not| sure of anything as|c your pharmacist or doctor.    '    '    '

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jl. What is this medicine and what ii it used for?    |    |    |

'Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Plus Sinus Capsules contain a combination of ingredients which are effective in relieving {the symptoms associated with colds and flu, including relief of aches and pains, sore throats, healdache, nasal ■congestion and lowering of temperature.    j    j    j

{Paracetamol is a well-known painkiller (analgesic). It is elffective against aches and pains, including a headache, jand can also reduce a fever (antipyretic). Caffeine (a mile) stimulant), helps relieve fatigue and drowsiness through the day. Phenylephrine hydrochloridei (nasal decongestant) reduces swelling in the passages of the nose, relieving jnasal congestion s|nd reducing the pressure which may cajuse a headache. |    |

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2. Before taking this medicine    i    i    i    i

jDo not take this (nedicine with any {other paracetamol{-containing products.    |

'Also, you should 'not drink large quantities of alcohol, Whilst taking this medicine.    ¹

|As with all medicines Lemsip Max Cf>ld & Flu Plus Sinu£ Capsules may not [be suitable for som^ people.

{Do not take this medicine if:    I    !    !    !

{• You are allergic to any ingredientj(see section 6 for fijirther information) [    [

i®    You have a serious heart condition    i    i    i

{• You have high blood pressure (hypertension) or an o^eractive thyroid |    |

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

]•    You are pregnant or breast feeding    [    [    [

which caffeinC is disposed of by the body can be sloped down by cimetitline (used to reduce disulfrram (used to treat alcoholism) or oral contraceptives

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i    i    Xemsln Max TTold & Filu This Sinus Capsules    i

|    ]    (paracet4mol, caffeine and phenylephrine hydrochloride)    ]

i    i    i Patient Information Leaflet '    '

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jPlease read this leaflet carefully befoi]e you take this medfcine. If you are not| sure of anything as|c your pharmacist or doctor.    '    '    '

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jl. What is this medicine and what ii it used for? |    |    |

'Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Plus Sinus Capsules contain a combination of ingredients which are effective in relieving {the symptoms associated with colds and flu, including relief of aches and pains, sore throats, healdache, nasal Congestion and lowering of temperature.    j    j    j

{Paracetamol is a well-known painkiller (analgesic). It is elffective against aches and pains, including a headache, jand can also reduce a fever (antipyretic). Caffeine (a mile) stimulant), helps relieve fatigue and drowsiness through the day. Phenylephrine hydrochloridei (nasal decongestant) reduces swelling in the passages of the nose, relieving jnasal congestion s|nd reducing the pressure which may cajuse a headache. |    |

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2. Before taking this medicine    i    i    i    i

jDo not take this (nedicine with any {other paracetamol{-containing products.    |

'Also, you should 'not drink large quantities of alcohol, Whilst taking this medicine.    ¹

|As with all medicines Lemsip Max Cf>ld & Flu Plus Sinu£ Capsules may not [be suitable for som^ people.

{Do not take this medicine if:    I    !    !    !

{• You are allergic to any ingredientj(see section 6 for fijirther information) [    [

i®    You have a serious heart condition    i    i    i

{• You have high blood pressure (hypertension) or an o^eractive thyroid |    |

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

]•    You are pregnant or breast feeding    [    [    [

which caffeinC is disposed of by the body can be sloped down by cimetitline (used to reduce disulfrram (used to treat alcoholism) or oral contraceptives

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3. How to faketkis medicine 1“    “!    1“    ~!

[The capsules should be swallowed wlfole with water. Do (lot chew.    |    ]

it is important to chink plenty of fluids when suffering from colds and flu.

[The dosage for adults and children |12 years and over fs 2 capsules to be t£ken every four to s|x hours.

Do not take more than 8 capsules in 24 hours.

po not give to chfldren under 12 yefirs.    |    j    |

if the symptoms olf your cold or flu persist for more than three days, or worsen, consult your pharmacist.

[Immediate medical advice should b{e sought in the evefit of an overdose, £ven if you feel welf because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

[4. Possible side-effects    !    !    !    !

Allergic reactions (such as skin rashes)    '    '

Blood disorders, such as thrombocytopenia (reduction in blood platelets which might mean that you bleed or bruise more easily), pancytopenia¹ (reduction in white¹ and red blood cells), agranulocytosis, lfcucopenia or neutropenia (reduction in white blood cells which makes infections morei likely)

Nausea    [    [    [

Stomach ulcers    i    i

Acute pancreatitis (after ingestion! of above normal arfiounts)

High blood pressure with headache    ¹

Central Nervous System effects such as difficulty in sleeping, restlessness/nervousness or mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations (seeing and heading things that are rfot there)

Vomiting    i    i    i    i

Palpitations (ifregular or forceftd heartbeats)    \    \

Caffeine, if taken close to bedtime, may interfere with sleep    ¹

Difficulty in passing urine (in men only)    !    !

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Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any side-effects after taking this medicine, including any not listed in Ithis leaflet.    !    !    !    I

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5.    How to store    ]    ]    ]    |

keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.!    !

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po not use after dfe end of the month [of the expiry date (pXP month/year) sljown on the pack, bo not store above 25°C (77°F). Store in the original package.    !

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6.    Further information    ¹    |    |

Lemsip Max Cold! & Flu Plus Sinus dapsules contain thelactive ingredients paracetamol 500mg,!caffeine 25mg ^nd phenylephrin^ hydrochloride 6. lrfig. The other ingredients are starch, crtfscarmellose sodiunf, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate, sterilised talc, gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), quinoline yellow (E104), patent blue V (El$l) and erythrosine (El27) shellac.

The product is available in cartons of |8 and 16 capsules.

^Marketing Authorisation Number: PL]00063/0120

Marketing Authorisation Holder/Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Hull, HU8 7DS [Leaflet last revised October 2015.    \

Lemsip, Lemsip Max and (T) are trade marks.

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