Boots Cold & Flu Max Relief oral powder sachets lemon

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Paracetamol; Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Available from:

The Boots Company Plc

ATC code:

N02BE51

INN (International Name):

Paracetamol; Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Dosage:

1gram ; 12.2mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Powder for oral suspension

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 04070100; GTIN: 5045094466719

Patient Information leaflet

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Lemon Flavour Powder For Oral
Suspension
(Paracetamol, Phenylephrine)
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS
MEDICINE BECAUSE IT
CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or your
doctor or pharmacist
have told you.

Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.

Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any possible
side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel
worse after 3 days.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What this medicine is and what it is used for
2.
What you need to know before you take this medicine
3.
How to take this medicine
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store this medicine
6.
Contents of the pack and other information
1.
WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
This medicine contains:

PARACETAMOL which is a pain reliever (analgesic) and helps reduce your
temperature
when you have a fever

PHENYLEPHRINE which is a decongestant to reduce swelling in the
passages of the nose
to help you breathe more easily
These sachets are used for the relief of the symptoms of colds and
flu, including headache,
aches and pains, sore throat, nasal congestion (blocked nose) and
feverishness (high
temperature).
2.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE
X DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU:

are ALLERGIC to paracetamol, phenylephrine or any of the other
ingredients

have a serious heart condition

have high blood pressure (hypertension)

have diabetes

have glaucoma

have an overactive thyroid gland

have and enlarged prostate

have phaeochromocytoma
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
! TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICINE IF
YOU:

are pregnant or breast-feeding

suffer from kidney or liver problems, includin