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Superdrug 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, * haVe an ■int°li?rance tto some sugars however, you still need to use thisproduc * phenylketonuria, 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 This med'cine ,cohntains: .. . . . . be taken at the same time as these sachets

* paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic) * medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which and helps reduce your temperature when you reduce the amount o fat in the blood such as

have a fever colestyramine

*    phenylephrine whjch is a decongestant to * medicines to control feeling sick or being sick feduce swellin9 in the passages 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 symptoms of colds and flu, including headache, other coumarins - you may take occasional aches and pains, sore throat, nasal congestion doses of paracetamol but should consult your (blocked nose) and feverishness (high temperature). doctor if 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: * tricyclic antidepressants such as mprairm^

*    are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine or arafiiptyOre

any of th“ other-ingredients * medicin®s to low®r blood pre^ure, tart heart

*    have a serious heart condition or circulatory such as beta blockers

*    have high blood pressure (hypertension) (for ^p^ for example

*    have diabetes hydralazine) or cardiac glycosides (for example

*    have glaucoma * * . . ...

*    have an overactive thyroid gland * other, drugs such as ephedrine

*    have an enlarged prostate or xylometazoline.

*    have phaeochromocytoma Contains paracetamol.

Please see your doctor or pharmacist before Daorn°^ttaa,meorWihihent;a.eiln:e ^s^SL 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. bmi,sing, fever and infections, . such as sots 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 Reen rrtporte^f . t

Pour the contents of 1 sachet into a standard mug. |f 1™ sdeeeffects teik to your doctor

2i-!(0mci rflui^f^ bbrtmnowitbhoaai^proAxLntlertely pharmgacist oyr nurseffThis'i reLel anydpossible 1 l^ti?mnt(8dfiUSdolO,e)dC)falr°ft r=,l^l°.,t^,nt‘Otcbo°°liilra,aWater. side effects not listed in this leaflet. Youcan also Stmkab!eftenn0vrft,arrd allow to c00l to a report side effects directly via the Yellow Card drinkable temperature. Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/vellowcard. 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 store your medicine

Do not give to children under 12 years. Keep out ofthe sight and reach of . children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date Do not take more medicine than the label tells printed on the pack. Do not store above 25°C. you 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 mediane.

your doctor agrees. Each 5 g sachet of yellow powder, taken as a hot

lemon drink, contains the active ingredients:

Talk to adoctor at once if you take too paracetamol 1000 mg and phenylephrine much of this medicine even if you feel wc|1. hydrochloride 12.2 mg.

This is because too much paracetamol can

cause delayed, serious liver damage. Go to The other ingredients are: sucrose, citric acidv your nearest hospital casualty department. Take natural lemon flavours, sodium citrate, ascorbic your medicine and this leaflet with you. acid (Vitamin C), acesulfame potassium (E950),

. aspartame (E951) and quinoline yellow (E104).

4.    Possib|e side effeds 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, EX33 2DL, UK.

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

*    raised blood pressure PL 12063/0034 2752019