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Asda Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Sachets

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} -in^tole^ranc^e J° ^{some sugars} however, you still need to use this product * suffBr wrth pl^ny^tomra, ^a rare, ^inherited carefully to get the best results from it. Keep this ^{metabolic disorder}. 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:

*    antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxidase

1.    What is this medicine and what is inhibitors (MAOI's) or have taken them within

it used for? the last 14 days - these are medicines such as

phenelzine and isocarboxazid and should not "

T^{his med}!^cine con™* , , , , be taken at the same time as these sachets

*    P^aracetamoJ ^{which is a} p^{ain reiever (anal}g^esic) * medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which ^{and helps reduce} y^{our tem}p^{erature when} y^ou reduce the amount oof fat in the blood such as

^{have a fever} colestyramine

*    ^phe^nylephr^ine ^ichi ^{is a decon}ges^{tant to} * medicines to control feeling sick or being sick f^{educe s}w^elling ^{in the pass}a^{ges of the nose to} such as metoclopramide or domperidone ^{help you breathe more easily}. * medicines called anti-coagulants, which are

These sachets are used for the relief of the used to thin the blood such as warfarin or other symptoms of colds and flu, including headache, coumarins - you may take occasional doses of aches and pains, sore throat, nasal congestion paracetamol but should consult your doctor if (blocked nose) and feverishness (high temperature). you need to take it on a regular basis

*    barbiturates (for epilepsy or to help you sleep),

2.    Is this medicine suitable for you? such as phenobarbitones

Do not take this medicine if you: * ^tricy^{clic antide}p^{ressants such as imi}P^ramine,

*    are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine or ^tiptyfirre , , ^

any of the other ingredients * ^medicin,^{es to lowar blood} p^ressur^e, ^ h^eart

*    have a serious heart condition ^{or circulator}y ^{problems such} _| ^{as be}t^{a blockers}

*    have high blood pressure (hypertension) ^atenoM,^vasodilat^ors (fix ^example

*    h_ave diab_et_es hydralazine) or cardiac glycosides (for example

*    have glaucoma , . ...

*    have an overactive thyroid gland * ^oth^{er d}_t^econ.g^{estant dru}g^{s such as e}p^{hedrine or}

*    have an enlarged prostate ^xy^lometazoline.

*    have phaeochromocytoma. ^{Contains paracetamol.}

Please see your doctor or pharmacist before D_a^orⁿ^I_t^ta^a,m^eo|^aW^ny!^liheⁿt^gl.^ei^l,^sg^e

taking this medicine if you: ^paracetam°^{l while taking this medicine}.

*    are pregnant or breastfeeding Other important information:

*    suffer from kidney or liver problems, including Do not drink alcohol (beer, wine, spirits etc) alcoholic liver disease while taking this product. please turn over *

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

Contains 1.9 g 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 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 14 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 an}d inf^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 ^been reported . _i __

Pour the contents of 1 sachet into a standard ^^ge? any sdefctetek _{to your doctor} Pfi mug. Fill the mug to below the brim with "f ha°_r^Um^ga^ec^tis^{^}tⁿo^yr ^7^1 ndii de ^ydoctor^ _le 1 approximately 250ml (8 fluid oz) of hot, but not PPuisf.LTh includes SUy , possible boiling water Stir until dissolved and allow to ^{side effects not listed in this leaflet}. Y^{ou can also} “ng; awd^tte_n^rkSDi^re^ut2tmde^sr1a^u^vr'e^d ’ report side effects directly via the Yellow Card ^cod ^{to a drinkable temperature}. Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

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 oft^{he 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}?

y_our d_oct_{or a}g_rees. Each 5 g sachet of yellow powder, taken as a hot

lemon drink, contains the active ingredients:

^Talk t^{o a} do^ct^{or at on}c^{e if} yo^{u 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, citric acid, nearest hospital casualty department. Take your ^{natural lemon flavours, sodium citrate, ascorbic} medicine and this leaflet with you. acid (Vitamin C), acesulfame potassium (E950), n -ui --j 4* aspartame (E951) and quinoline yellow (E104).

^4.    Possible side effects This product is available in pack sizes of 5, 8 or

Most people do not have any side effects while 10 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, E}X33 UK

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

*    raised blood pressure PL 12063/0034 2746135