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Reckitt Benckiser

i    i    i Lemsip Max Sinus Capsules i    i    ]

|    |    (paracetjamol, caffeine and phenylephrine hydrochloride)    |

Patient Information Leaflet    |

[Please read this leaflet carefully befor^ you take this medicine. If you are not sijre of anything ask y^ur pharmacist or i doctor.    i    i    i    i    i    [

1. What is this medicine and what is )t used for?    j    '    ]    i

iLemsip Max Sinus Capsules contain a combination of ingredients which are effective in relieving the symptoms [ Associated with colds and flu, including relief of aches and i>ains, sore throats, headache, nasal congestion and 'lowering of temperature.    ^{1    1    1    1}    1

[Paracetamol is a w[ell-known painkillei[ (analgesic). It is effective against aches [and pains, including a headache, and i can also reduce a fever (antipyretic). Caffeine (a mild stimulant), helps relieve fatigue and drowsiness through the [ hay. Phenylephrine hydrochloride (nasal decongestant) reduces swelling in the passages of the nose[ relieving nasal ¹ Congestion and reducing the pressure Which may cause a headache.    ^1    1    [

[2. Before taking t^iis medicine    [    [    [    [

Do not take this medicine with any other paracetamol-containing products!    '    [

[Also, you should hot drink large quantities of alcohol, whiilst taking this medicine.    !

[As with all medicines Lemsip Max Sinus Capsules may not be suitable for some people.    !

Do not take this medicine if:    '    '    '    '    [

[*    You are allergic to any ingredient (see section 6 for further information) !    !

[* You have a serious heart condition;

i* You have high blood pressure (hypertension) or an overactive thyroid i    i    [

[•    You are taking or have taken withih the last 14 days a i[nedicine called a mejnoamine oxidase inljiibitor (MAOI),    i

i    usually used to treat depression    i    i    i    i    [

[• You are taking other sympathomimetic decongestants [    [    [

!You should ask the pharmacist before taking Lemsip Max Sinus    Capsules if:!    !    [

[• You have Raynaud’s syndrome (p<J>or blood circulation] which makes the fingers or toes pale and numb), or '    diabetes mellitus    ■    '    '    '    [

[• You are taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure, dr vasodilators (drugs used to treat high blood pressure, leg ¹ [ pain due to vascular problems or Rjaynaud’s syndrome)

i* You are taking tricyclic antidepressants (a specific class of drugs used to treat depression), other decongestants, orj [    barbiturates (ufced to treat sleep problems or epilepsy) [    [    [

i* You have a problem with your fiver or kidneys or a history of stomach ulcer    ■    [

[• You have non-[cirrhotic liver disease (fiver disease that [is not associated witjh changes in the structure of the fiver) ■ *    You have closed angle glaucoma otr prostatic enlargement    ^1    1    [

!•    You are taking other medicines. Some drugs may affecit the way in which paracetamol works, including those    [

[    used to treat blood cholesterol (cholestyramine) and najisea and vomiting (metoclopramide and [domperidone).    i

i    The effect of blood thinning drugs '(warfarin and other coumarins) may be increased by paracetamol.    [

[    Some drugs m^y affect the way in ^vhich phenylephrinO works (digoxin an4 cardiac glycosides)[. The speed at    ■

which caffeine is disposed of by the body can be slowed down by cimetidine (used to reduce stomach acid), [ !    disulfiram (used to treat alcoholism) or oral contraceptives.    !    !

[Pregnancy and breast-feeding- [    '    [    [

This product should not be used in women with a history of pre-eclampsia. i    i    [

[Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking thisj product if you are pjregnant or breast-feeding.

I    I    [    I    [3.lHow to take this medicine

[    [    i    IF.ROl    iTljie capsules should b£ swallowed    whole \jvith water. Do not cl)ew.

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Lemsip Max Sinus Capsules EU National 500mg

0013 PL 00063/0120 CCDS RTQ2

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