Sudafed Blocked Nose & Headache Capsules
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Information for the user
Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
(Caffeine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it 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
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Paracetamol, an analgesic which relieves pain and reduces fever, Phenylephrine, a decongestant to relieve a blocked up nose and Caffeine, which helps the pain relieving effect of paracetamol and makes you more alert.
It can be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu including aches and pains, fever, headache, catarrh, nasal and sinus congestion and its associated pressure and pain.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children of 12 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
XDo not take:
• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine (see "What is in this medicine")
• If you have high blood pressure or have had a heart attack
• If you have an overactive thyroid
• If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(for depression) or have taken them within the last 14 days
• If you are taking tricyclic antidepressants
• If vouareoreanant
! Talk to your pharmacist or doctor
• If you have severe kidney or liver problems (including that due to drinking alcohol)
• If you are dependent on alcohol
• If you are breastfeeding
If you take other medicines
f This medicine contains paracetamol.
Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine.
Before you take these capsules, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
• Medicines to treat high blood pressure
• Colestyramine (to reduce blood fat levels)
• Metoclopramide or domperidone (for feeling sick or being sick)
• Warfarin or other blood thinners - if you take warfarin you can take occasional amounts of this medicine, but talk to your doctor first before you take it on a regular basis
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
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Boots Cold ft Flu Relief Capsules x16 |
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/How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that capsule.
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Age |
How many to take |
How often to take |
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Adults and children of 12 years and over |
Two capsules |
Every 4 to 6 hours, if you need to, up to 6 times in any 24 hours. Don't take more than 12 capsules in any 24 hours. |
Swallow each capsule whole with water. Do not chew.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more medicine than the table tells you to.
If you do not get better, talk to your doctor.
! If you take too many capsules: 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. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some. ! If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the capsules. See a doctor at once:
• Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
• Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. This may include peeling, blistering and lesions of the skin
If you get any of the following side effects see your pharmacist or doctor
• Skin rash, tingling and coldness of the skin
• Difficulty sleeping, feeling sick, being sick
• Fast, slow or regular heart beat, palpitations, headache caused by an increase in blood pressure
• Unusual bruising or infections such as sore throats - this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood
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.aoy.uk/vellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store this medicine
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton or on the foil edge.
What is in this medicine
Each capsule contains Caffeine 25 mg,
Paracetamol 300 mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg, which are the active ingredients.
As well as the active ingredients, the capsules also contain maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin and colours, which are titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide yellow (E172), patent blue V (E131), quinoline yellow (E104).
The pack contains 16 green and yellow hard gelatin capsules.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation holder Wrafton Laboratories Limited Braunton Devon EX33 2DL Leaflet prepared December 2014 If you would like any farther information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA
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Information for the user
Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
(Caffeine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
1
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it careful^ 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
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Paracetamol, an analgesic which relieves pain and reduces fever, Phenylephrine, a decongestant to relieve a blocked up nose and Caffeine, which helps the pain relieving effect of paracetamol and makes you more alert.
It can be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu including aches and pains, fever, headache, catarrh, nasal and sinus congestion and its associated pressure and pain.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children of 12 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
*Do not take:
• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine (see "What is in this medicine")
• If you have high blood pressure or have had a heart attack
• If you have an overactive thyroid
• If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(for depression) or have taken them within the last 14 days
• If you are taking tricyclic antidepressants
• If ypu_are_pregnant___________________
f Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
• If you have severe kidney or liver problems (including that due to drinking alcohol)
• If you are dependent on alcohol
• If you are breastfeeding
If you take other medicines
! This medicine contains paracetamol.
Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine.
Before you take these capsules, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
• Medicines to treat high blood pressure
• Colestyramine (to reduce blood fat levels)
• Metoclopramide or domperidone (for feeling sick or being sick)
• Warfarin or other blood thinners - if you take warfarin you can take occasional amounts of this medicine, but talk to your doctor first before you take it on a regular basis
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
/How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not lake that capsule.
|
Age |
How many to lake |
How often to take |
|
Adults and children of 12years and over |
Two capsules |
Every 4 to 6 hours, if you need to, up to 6 times in any 24 hours. Don’t take more than 12 capsules in any 24 hours. |
Swallow each capsule whole with water. Do not chew.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more medicine than the table tells you to.
If you do not get better, talk to your doctor, f If you take too many capsules: 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. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some, f If you get any of these serious side effects, slop taking the capsules. See a doctor at once:
• Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
• Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. This may include peeling, blistering and lesions of the skin
If you get any of the following side effects see your pharmacist or doctor:
• Skin rash, tingling and coldness of the skin
• Difficulty sleeping, feeling sick, being sick
• Fast, slow or irregular heart beat, palpitations, headache caused by an increase in blood pressure
• Unusual bruising or infections such as sore throats - this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood
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.aoy.uk/vellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store this medicine
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton or on the foil edge.
What is in this medicine
Each capsule contains Caffeine 25 mg,
Paracetamol 300 mg, Phenylephrine Fiydrochloride 5 mg, which are the active ingredients.
As well as the actve ingredients, the capsules also contain maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin and colours, which are titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide yellow (E172), patent blue V (E131), quinoline yellow (E104).
The pack contains 16 green and yellow hard gelatin capsules.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation holder Wrafton Laboratories Umited Braunton Devon EX33 2DL Leaflet prepared December 2014 If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA
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