Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Lemon Hot Drink, 10 Sachets, Contains Paracetamol, For Fever, Headaches, Body Aches, Blocked Nose, Sore Throat Relief

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Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Hull, HU8 7DS. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contra-indications, The safety of this medicine during pregnancy and lactation has not been established but in view of a possible association of foetal abnormalities with first trimester exposure to phenylephrine, the use of the product during pregnancy should be avoided. In addition, because phenylephrine may reduce placental perfusion, the product should not be used in patients with a history of preeclampsia. Applies to acetaminophen: compounding powder, intravenous solution, oral capsule, oral granule effervescent, oral liquid, oral powder, oral powder for reconstitution, oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet disintegrating, oral tablet extended release, rectal suppository. General

There are limited data on the use of guaifenesin in pregnant women. Guaifenesin has been linked with an increased risk of neural tube defects in a small number of women with febrile illness in the first trimester of pregnancy.There are many other cold and flu and cough remedies available to buy without a prescription. Many of these will also contain paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride and guaifenesin among their ingredients. This medicinal product contains 128.71 mg sodium per dose, equivalent to 6.4 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. Koulouris Z, Tierney MG, Jones G. Metabolic acidosis and coma following a severe acetaminophen overdose. Ann Pharmacother. 1999;33:11 fever with or without chills (not present before treatment and not caused by the condition being treated)

relief of aches and pains, sore throat, headache, nasal congestion and lowering of temperature Legal Category: GSL. LEMSIP MAX DAY & NIGHT COLD & FLU RELIEF CAPSULES: Each day capsule contains Paracetamol 500 mg, Caffeine 25 mg, Phenylephrine Paracetamol is excreted in breast milk, but not in a clinically significant amount. Available published data do not contraindicate breast feeding.

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Some cases of ischaemic colitis have been reported with pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine should be discontinued, and medical advice sought if sudden abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or other symptoms of ischaemic colitis develop. Symptoms - emesis and convulsions may occur. No specific antidote. However, treatment is usually fluid therapy. Fatal poisoning is rare. If symptoms become apparent or overdose is suspected, consult a doctor immediately. Phenylephrine hydrochloride: Phenylephrine is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, but has reduced bioavailability by the oral route due to first-pass metabolism. It retains activity as a nasal decongestant when given orally, the drug distributing through the systemic circulation to the vascular bed of the nasal mucosa. When taken by mouth as a nasal decongestant phenylephrine is usually given at intervals of 4-6 hours. CYP Inhibitors: Caffeine undergoes extensive metabolism by hepatic microsomal cytochrome P450, factors known to alter the activity of this enzyme system may influence caffeine clearance. Thus, caffeine elimination is enhanced in cigarette smokers and inhibited by cimetidine, disulfiram, and oral contraceptive steroids. Do not take the medicine continuously for longer than five days without consulting a doctor. If your symptoms don't go away or get worse despite taking this medicine, ask your pharmacist for advice.

Indications: For the relief of symptoms of colds and influenza, including the relief of aches and pains, sore throat, headache, nasal The speed of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by metoclopramide or domperidone and absorption reduced by cholestyramine. Use with caution in patients with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hyperexcitability, phaeochromocytoma, prostatic enlargement or close angle glaucoma. Each sachet contains approximately 2.1 g of carbohydrate. Care is advised in the administration of paracetamol to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment. The hazard of overdose is greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease. Patients should be advised not to take other paracetamol-containing products concurrently. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. This product also contains 1973.3mg sucrose per dose (total sugars 2g). Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.This product contains lactose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine

The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 24.4 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill effects due to paracetamol used in the recommended dosage.Other medicines. Some drugs may affect the way in which paracetamol works, including those used to i treat blood cholesterol (cholestyramine) and nausea and vomiting (metoclopramide and domperidone). Singer AJ, Carracio TR, Mofenson HC. The temporal profile of increased transaminase levels in patients with acetaminophen-induced liver dysfunction. Ann Emerg Med. 1995;26:49-53. Seeff LB, Cuccherini BA, Zimmerman HJ, Adler E, Benjamin SB. Acetaminophen hepatotoxicity in alcoholics. Ann Intern Med. 1986;104:399-404. contains Paracetamol 500 mg, Guaifenesin 100 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg Indications: For the relief of symptoms of colds and