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Olbas Powerflu

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking Olbas Powerflu.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

•    This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

•    If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

In this leaflet:

1.    What Olbas Powerflu is and what it is used for

2.    Before you take Olbas Powerflu

3.    How to take Olbas Powerflu

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Olbas Powerflu

6.    Further information

1.    What Olbas Powerflu is and what it is used for

Olbas Powerflu tablets are for the symptomatic relief from the discomfort associated with influenza and colds i.e. nasal and sinus congestion, headache, fever, aching limbs, coughing and runny nose; and for the symptomatic relief of nasal congestion in allergic conditions such as hayfever.

2.    Before you take Olbas Powerflu

Do not take for longer than directed by your prescriber.

Taking codeine regularly for a long time can lead to addiction, which might cause you to feel restless and irritable when you stop taking the tablets.

Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse.

Do not take Olbas Powerflu if you:

•    are already taking other products containing paracetamol

•    are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients (see section 6 for a complete list of ingredients)

•    have an overactive thyroid, high blood pressure or heart disease

•    are currently taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (a type of antidepressant) or within 14 days of stopping such treatment

•    are suffering from persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema (serious lung condition causing shortness of breath) or if cough is accompanied by excessive mucus (phlegm).

Take special care with Olbas Powerflu

Talk to your doctor before taking Olbas Powerflu if you:

•    have liver problems, such as alcoholic liver disease - you have an increased risk of overdose

•    have kidney problems

•    have an enlarged prostate gland causing difficulty in passing urine

•    suffer from epilepsy

•    have glaucoma (high pressure in the eye).

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Olbas Powerflu if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including:

•    blood thinning tablets (warfarin and other coumarins)

•    chloramphenicol (antibiotic)

•    cholestyramine (cholesterol lowering medication)

•    antidepressants

•    medicines to treat high blood pressure

•    medicines to treat nausea and vomiting (such as metoclopramide and domperidone)

•    medicines obtained without a prescription.

Taking Olbas Powerflu with food and drink

Alcohol increases the sedative effect of Olbas Powerflu. Therefore, alcoholic drinks should be avoided whilst you are taking Olbas Powerflu.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

It is best not to take any non-essential medication when pregnant or breast-feeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Usually it is safe to take Olbas Powerflu while breast feeding as the level of codeine in breast milk are too low to cause your baby any problems. However, some women who are at increased risk of developing side effects at any dose may have higher levels of codeine in their breast milk. If any of the following side effects develop in you or your baby stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical advice; feeling sick, vomiting, constipation, decreased or lack of appetite, feeling tired or sleeping for longer than normal, and shallow or slow breathing.

Driving and using machines

Olbas Powerflu may make you feel sleepy. If affected:

•    do not drive because Olbas Powerflu could stop you driving safely

•    do not use any tools or machinery.

3.    How to take Olbas Powerflu

Adults: Swallow 1 tablet with water every six hours.

Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 12 and over: Swallow 1 tablet with water every eight hours.

Do not take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years: Not recommended.

If you do not feel any better after taking this medicine for 3 days, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more Olbas Powerflu tablets than you should

Seek immediate medical advice in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Overdose may lead to increased heart rate, high blood pressure, sickness, liver damage and breathing problems.

If you forget to take Olbas Powerflu

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

4.    Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Olbas Powerflu can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following mild side effects:

•    passing less urine than is normal for you

•    headache

•    dry mouth

•    blurred vision

•    stomach upsets (nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, stomach pains)

•    hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes

•    high blood pressure.

If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5.    How to store Olbas Powerflu Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not take Olbas Powerflu after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging.

Do not store above 25°C.

Do not use if foil strip is damaged.

6.    Further information What Olbas Powerflu contains

The active substances per tablet are:

Core: Acacia, Alginic Acid, Hydrolysed Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid.

Coating: Opadry White.

What Olbas Powerflu looks like and contents of the pack

Olbas Powerflu tablets are white, oblong, film coated tablets. They are only available in combined blister packs with Vitamin C Tablets. There are 6 dose packs (containing 6 Powerflu tablets and 6 Vitamin C Tablets) or 12 dose packs (containing 12 Powerflu tablets and 12 Vitamin C Tablets). Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer G. R. Lane Health Products Limited,

Sisson Road,

Gloucester,

GL2 0GR,

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1452 524012

Email: olbaspowerflu@laneshealth.com

This leaflet was last approved October 2010

Vitamin C Tablets

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking Vitamin C Tablets.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

•    This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

•    If you notice any side effect, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

In this leaflet:

1.    What Vitamin C Tablets are and what they are used for

2.    Before you take Vitamin C Tablets

3.    How to take Vitamin C Tablets

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Vitamin C Tablets

6.    Further information

1.    What Vitamin C Tablets are and what they are used for

Vitamin C Tablets are used as a Vitamin C supplement during cold and influenza infections.

2.    Before you take Vitamin C Tablets Do not take Vitamin C Tablets if you:

•    are allergic to any of the ingredients (see section 6 for a complete list of ingredients).

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Vitamin C Tablets

This product contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

It is best not to take any non-essential medication when pregnant or breast-feeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

3.    How to take Vitamin C Tablets

Adults: Swallow, suck or chew 1 tablet every six hours.

Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 12 and over: Swallow, suck or chew 1 tablet every eight hours.

Do not take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years: Not recommended.

If you forget to take Vitamin C Tablets

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

4.    Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Vitamin C Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

If you notice any side effect, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5.    How to store Vitamin C Tablets Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not take Vitamin C Tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging.

Do not store above 25°C.

Do not use if foil strip is damaged.

6.    Further information What Vitamin C Tablets contain The active substances per tablet are:

Total equivalent to Ascorbic Acid 300mg The other ingredients are:

Compressible Sugar, Lemon Flavour (containing Lactose), Magnesium Stearate, Quinoline Yellow, Saccharin Sodium, Stearic Acid.

What Vitamin C Tablets look like and contents of the pack

Vitamin C Tablets are yellow, circular, lemon flavoured, chewable tablets. They are only available in combined blister packs with Olbas Powerflu. There are 6 dose packs (containing 6 Powerflu tablets and 6 Vitamin C Tablets) or 12 dose packs (containing 12 Powerflu tablets and 12 Vitamin C Tablets). Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer G. R. Lane Health Products Limited

Sisson Road

Gloucester

GL2 0GR

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1452 524012

Email: olbaspowerflu@laneshealth.com

This leaflet was last approved January 2010