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Asda Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Sachets Blackcurrant

Paracetamol, Phenylephrine

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you • have circulatory disorders such as a condition take this medicine because it contains called Raynaud's Phenomenon, which results important information you need to know. from poor circulation in the fingers and toes

This medicine is available without prescription, * ^haV^{e an} Jn^tou^ranc^e *^{to some sugars} however, you still need to use this product * suffBrwrth pln^Ketornrra, ^a rare, rnhrented carefully to get the best results from it. Keep this ^metabolic dmrcrei". leaflet as you may need to read it again. Ask your If you are taking any of the following pharmacist if you need more information or advice. medicines please see your doctor:

* medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which

1.    What is this medicine and what is reduce the amount of fat in the blood such as it used for? colestyramine

This medicine contains: * ^medbines to ^c°^ntr°^{l feelin}g ^{sick or b}eⁱⁿg ^sick

*    paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic) ^{such as metoclopra}_t^{mide or} d^ridorre

and helps reduce your temperature when you * ^med!^c_t^ine®. ^ca"^edanti-coag_h^ulants, ^{which are}

used to thin the blood such as warfarin or other

have a fever

*    phenylephrine which is a decongestant to ^coumarins - may t^{ake of} reduce swelling in the passages of the nose to p^aracetam^{olbut should consult} y^{our doctor if}

help you breathe moreeasily y^ouK^needt ^to t_f^{ake it} .^{on a regular}h ^basis . , ^r ’ ’ * barbiturates (for epilepsy or to help you sleep), These sachets are used for the relief of the such as phenobarbitones symptoms of colds and flu, including headache, * tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine, aches and pains, sore throat, nasal congestion _amit_riptyli_ne

(blocked nose) and feverishness (high temperature). * antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxidase

inhibitors (MAOI's) or have taken them within

2.    Is this medicine suitable for you? the last 14 days - these are medicines such as Do not take this medicine if you: phenelzine and isocarboxazid

*    are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine or * medicines to lower blood pressure, treat heart any of the other ingredients or circulatory problems such as beta blockers

*    have a serious heart condition (for example atenolol), vasodilators (for example

*    have glaucoma hydralazine) or cardiac glycosides (for example

*    have an overactive thyroid gland digoxin)

*    have an enlarged prostate * other decongestant drugs such as ephedrine or

*    have diabetes xylometazoline.

*    ^have p^haeochromocyt^oma Contains paracetamol.

*    have high blood pressure (hypertension). Do not take anything else containing Please see your doctor or pharmacist before paracetamol while taking this medicine. ^taking ^{this medicine if} /°^u: Other important information:

*    ^{are pregnant or breastfeeding} Do not drink alcohol (beer, wine, spirits etc)

*    suffer from kidney or liver problems, including _why_e taking this predict.

alcoholic liver disease ' Please turn over *

Information about some of the ingredients in * changes in heart rate this medicine: * difficulty sleeping (insomnia)

Contains 2.4 g of sucrose (sugar) per sachet. * ^restlessness

If you have been told by your doctor that you have * ^tremor

an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor ^{* anxiety}

before taking this medicinal product. This should * ^problems _i ^{passing water}

be taken into account in patients with diabetes. ^{* hallucinations.}

Contains aspartame (E951), a source of More rarely, the following side effects can phenylalanine equivalent to 30 mg per sachet. happen:

May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria. * you may become more prone to bleeding,

Each sachet contains 118 mg sodium. ^ng, ^{fever and in},f^ections,. ^{such aa sore throat}

To be taken into consideration by patients on a ^{and ulcers, due to changes in your blood.}

controlled sodium diet. Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have

3.    How to take this medicine R^{een r}rt^porte^f . „ _t

Pour the contents of 1 sachet into a standard RepoSS? ss’dde^e_e1fff=f₍?_tts¹tst_a|_{k to your doctor} [3* mug. Fill the mug to below the brim with p _h^ya?_r^um^ga^ec^tiitⁿo^yr ndu rde ^⁰a^Un^ry^dp⁰0^CS^t°_ili _le 1 approximately 250 ml (8 fluid oz) of hot, but not reflSTn thtecK

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Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and By reporting side effects you can help provide over: 1 sachet every 4 hours as required. Do not more information on the safety of this medicine. take more than 4 sachets (4 doses) in any 24 hour

period. Leave at least 4 to 6 hours between doses. ⁵. ^{How to} S^tore ^{your m}e^dicine

Do not give to children under 12 years. K^eep ^out o^{fthe s}ig^{ht an}d ^{reach of} cMldim.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date Do not take more medicine than the label tells you printed on the pack. Do not store above 25°C. to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor ......... ... _

Do not take for longer than 7 days, unless ⁶. ^{What is in this medicine}?

_{your doctor agrees.} Each 5 g sachet of purple powder, taken as a hot

blackcurrant drink, contains the active ingredients ^Ta'^k_ut^{o a d}°.^ct^{or at on}cf ^if y^ ^take t₁^o° _Um^u.^ch paracetamol 1000 mg and phenylephrine of this medicine even if you feel well. This is hyd_rochl_orid_e 12 2 mq because too much paracetamol can cause

delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your The other ingredients are: sucrose, sodium citrate, nearest hospital casualty department. Take your citric acid, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), acesulfame medicine and this leaflet with you. ^{potassium (E}9⁵⁰^ ^aspartame ^Q⁵¹^ ^blackcurrant ,, flavour, carmoisine (E122) and brilliant blue (E133).

^4.    Possible side effects This product is available in pack sizes of 5 or 10

Most people do not have any side effects while sachets, although not all may be marketed. taking this medicine. However, if you experience . any of the following side effects, or anything else ^{7. Who makes this medicine?} unusual happens, stop taking the medicine The Marketing Authorisation holder and immediately, and see your doctor or pharmacist. manufacturer is Wrafton Laboratories Limited,

Rare side effects are: Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, UK.

*    allergic reactions such as skin rash Text revised: October 2015.

*    raised blood pressure PL 12063/0070 2746104