Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief capsules

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Available from:

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd

ATC code:

N02BE51

Pharmaceutical form:

Not applicable

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Product summary:

BNF: 04070100; GTIN: 5000158065420 5000158066854

Patient Information leaflet

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
LEMSIP MAX PLUS DAY & NIGHT COLD & FLU RELIEF CAPSULES
(paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine hydrochloride)
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 as
your doctor or pharmacist have told
you.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
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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.
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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
Lemsip Max Plus Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
contain a combination of ingredients which are
effective in relieving the symptoms
associated with colds & flu, including relief of aches and pains, sore
throats, headache, nasal
congestion and lowering of temperature.
Paracetamol is a well-known painkiller (analgesic). It is effective
against aches and pains, including a
headache, and can also reduce a fever (antipyretic). Caffeine (a mild
stimulant), helps relieve fatigue
and drowsiness through the day (it is only used in the Day capsule).
Phenylephrine hydrochloride
(nasal decongestant) reduces swelling in the passages of the nose,
relieving nasal congestion and reducing
the pressure which may cause a headache.
2.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE
As with all medicines Lemsip Max Plus Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief
Capsules may not be
suitable for some people.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF:
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You are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine or phenylephrine
hydrochloride

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
Lemsip Max Plus Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
DAY-TIME CAPSULE:
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
MG/CAPSULE
Paracetamol
Caffeine
Phenylephrine hydrochloride
500
25
6.1
NIGHT-TIME CAPSULE:
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
MG/CAPSULE
Paracetamol
Phenylephrine hydrochloride
500
6.1
For full list of excipients see section 6.1.
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Capsule, hard.
DAY-TIME CAPSULE:
Red/yellow hard gelatin capsules containing a white free flowing
powder.
NIGHT-TIME CAPSULE:
Red/blue hard gelatin capsules containing a white free flowing powder.
4.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
DAY-TIME CAPSULE:
For the relief of symptoms associated with the common cold and
influenza including relief of
aches and pains, sore throat, headache, fatigue and drowsiness, nasal
congestion and lowering
of temperature.
NIGHT-TIME CAPSULE:
For the relief of symptoms associated with colds and influenza
including relief of aches and
pains, sore throat, headache, lowering of temperature and the symptoms
associated with nasal
congestion to help allow sleep through relief of nasal congestion.
4.2.
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Patients should consult a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist for
more than 3
days, or worsen.
POSOLOGY
ADULTS, THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN AGED 16 YEARS AND OVER:
Take two red and yellow capsules every 4-6 hours during the day to a
maximum of 3
doses when necessary. Do not take more than 6 red and yellow capsules
in any 24
hours.
Take two blue and red capsules at night if needed.
Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 doses) in any 24 hours.
DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE.
ELDERLY POPULATION: No dosage adjustment is considered necessary in
the elderly.
METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For oral administration. Swallow whole with water. Do not chew.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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Hypersensitivity to paracetamol, phenylephrine, caffeine or to any of
the
excipients list