Beechams Cold & Flu Tablets, Pain & Congestion Relief Medicine with Paracetamol, 16 tablets

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There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain this combination of paracetamol and phenylephrine with vitamin C. The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. How can this medicine affect other medicines? Combination products are marketed as comprehensive cold-fighting remedies, but the main benefit is convenience. Enzyme-inducing drugs may increase hepatic damage, as does excessive intake of alcohol. The speed of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by metoclopromide or domperidone and absorption reduced by colestyramine. These interactions are considered to be of unlikely clinical significance in acute use at the dosage regimen proposed.

Beechams Flu-Plus Caplets GSL - Patient Information Leaflet

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects known to be associated with paracetamol and phenylephrine. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using Beechams flu plus hot drinks will experience that or any side effect. Beechams flu plus sachets contain three active ingredients; the painkiller paracetamol (1000mg), a decongestant called phenylephrine hydrochloride (10mg) and ascorbic acid (40mg) otherwise known as vitamin C. The powder in the sachets is dissolved in hot water to make a hot drink. Standard painkillers can go a long way to alleviate the worst of common cold symptoms, including easing headaches and muscle pain and bringing down a temperature. Empty the contents of the sachet into a cup. Add half a cup of hot (not boiling) water and stir to dissolve. You can add cold water and sugar if you want before drinking. Adults aged 16 years and over should take one sachet every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than four sachets in 24 hours.The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of paracetamol with an increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect. Phenylephrine overdosage is likely to result in effects similar to those listed under advserse reactions. Additional symptoms may include hypertension and possibly reflux bradycardia. In severe cases confusion, hallucinations, seizures and arrhythmias may occur. However the amount required to produce serious phenylephrine toxicity would be greater than required to cause paracetamol- related toxicity.

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It's fine to take Beechams cold and flu capsules with plain ibuprofen or aspirin(assuming these are appropriate for you). However, don't take them with co-codamol, co-dydramol or Tramacet because these contain paracetamol. A wealth of other cold and flu remedies are available to buy without a prescription. Many of these will also contain paracetamol, phenylephrine or caffeine among their ingredients.

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If you are under the care of your doctor or receiving prescribed medicines consult your doctor before taking this product. Contains paracetamol. Do not take with other flu, cold or decongestant products. Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor. Seek immediate medical advice if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. Beechams all in one tablets and liquid contain the painkiller paracetamol, a cough expectorant called guaifenesin and a decongestant called phenylephrine hydrochloride. These three active ingredients have different actions to relieve your symptoms.

Beechams Flu Plus Hot Lemon - Summary of Product

Cold and flu medicines come in a range of formats including tablets, liquids and sachets (for making a hot drink). They typically contain paracetamol, phenylephrine (a decongestant), and caffeine. Adverse events from historical clinical trial data are both infrequent and from small patient exposure. Accordingly, events reported from extensive post-marketing experience at therapeutic/labelled dose and considered attributable are tabulated below by system class. Due to limited clinical trial data, the frequency of these adverse events is not known (cannot be estimated from available data), but post-marketing experience indicates that adverse reactions to paracetamol are rare and serious reactions are very rare. When cold and flu leaves you with a foggy head, Beechams Flu Plus Caplets help relieve the symptoms of your cold so you can think clearly againGet immediate medical advice if you or someone you know takes too much paracetamol, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Beechams Flu Plus Caplets provide relief from sinus pain and the symptoms of colds and flu, including fatigue and drowsiness

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If you take Beechams flu plus caplets in the hour before or the six hours after taking colestyramine, the paracetamol is likely to be less effective. This is because colestyramine reduces the absorption of paracetamol from the gut.What to know about getting a flu jab - who's eligible for a free one, and where's cheapest otherwise Adults aged 16 years and over should take two capsules every four to six hours as necessary, up to a maximum of six doses (12 capsules) in 24 hours. Concomitant use of phenylephrine hydrochloride may cause an increased risk of ergotism (see Warnings and Precautions).