Boots Cold and Flu Max Relief Sachets Lemon Flavour
(Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
Please read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains paracetamol, an analgesic which relieves pain and reduces fever, and phenylephrine, a decongestant to relieve a blocked up nose. It can be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu including aches and pains, sore throat, headache, blocked nose and fever.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children of 12 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you have heart or blood vessel disease
If you have high blood pressure (including that due to a tumour near your kidney)
If you have diabetes, glaucoma or an overactive thyroid
If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression) or have taken them within the last 14 days
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sucrose)
If you are a man with prostate problems
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor tells you to
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have severe kidney or liver problems (including alcoholic liver disease)
- If you have been told that you have Raynaud’s Phenomenon, a condition caused by poor circulation in the fingers and toes
- If you are on a controlled sodium diet (each sachet contains 118 mg sodium)
Other important information
Do not drink alcohol (e.g. wine, beer, spirits) whilst taking this medicine.
Information about some of the ingredients in this medicine: Aspartame (E951) contains a source of phenylalanine equivalent to 14 mg per sachet. May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria.
This medicine contains 1.9 g of sucrose per sachet. This should be taken into account if you suffer from diabetes.
If you take other medicines
This medicine contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.
Before you take these sachets, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Barbiturates (for epilepsy), tricyclic antidepressants
- Colestyramine (to reduce blood fat levels)
- Metoclopramide or domperidone (for feeling sick or being sick)
- Warfarin or other blood thinners - If you take warfarin you can take occasional doses of this medicine, but talk to your doctor first before you take it on a regular basis
- Other decongestants
- Medicines for high blood pressure, heart or circulatory problems (e.g. atenolol, hydralazine or digoxin)
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the sachet is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that sachet.
Dissolve the contents of the sachet in a mug of hot, but not boiling, water and drink.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: Take one sachet every 4 to 6 hours, if you need to. Don't take more than 4 sachets in 24 hours.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended.
Do not take for more than 7 days, unless your doctor tells you to.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If you take too many sachets: Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the sachets. See a doctor at once:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Skin rash
- Difficulty sleeping, restlessness, tremor, anxiety, hallucinations
- Fast or slow heart beat, high blood pressure
- Difficulty in passing urine
- Unusual bruising or infections such as sore throats - this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25ºC.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each sachet contains Paracetamol 1000 mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 12.2 mg, which are the active ingredients.
As well as the active ingredients, the sachets also contain sucrose, sodium citrate, citric acid, ascorbic acid, acesulfame potassium (E950), aspartame (E951), quinoline yellow (E104), lemon flavours.
This pack contains 10 sachets of yellow powder for oral suspension.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for
by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Leaflet prepared October 2008
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