Lemsip Max Cold and Flu Blackcurrant Sachets, With Paracetamol, Pack Of 10 (Packaging May Vary)

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Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if the patient feels well because of the risk of delayed serious liver damage Contraindicated in patients currently receiving or within two weeks of stopping therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (see section 4.5). Due to its aspartame content this medicinal product should not be given to patients with phenylketonuria.

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Sympathomimetic amines: concomitant use of phenylephrine with other sympathomimetic amines can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects.. Treatment with activated charcoal should be considered if the overdose has been taken within 1 hour. Plasma paracetamol concentration should be measured at 4 hours or later after ingestion (earlier concentrations are unreliable). Treatment with N-acetylcysteine may be used up to 24 hours after ingestion of paracetamol, however, the maximum protective effect is obtained up to 8 hours post-ingestion. The effectiveness of the antidote declines sharply after this time. If required the patient should be given intravenous Nacetylcysteine, in line with the established dosage schedule. If vomiting is not a problem, oral methionine may be a suitable alternative for remote areas, outside hospital. Management of patients who present with serious hepatic dysfunction beyond 24 hours from ingestion should be discussed with the NPIS or a liver unit.Dose may be repeated in 4-6 hours to a maximum of four doses in any 24 hours. Do not exceed four doses (four tablets)

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (including moclobemide): hypertensive interactions occur between sympathomimetic amines such as phenylephrine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (see section 4.3). Adults 16 years and over: Two tablets dissolved by stirring in half a mug of hot, not boiling water and sweetened to taste. The median time to maximum plasma concentration (t max) was 35 minutes which was the same as a standard dose of two tablets of 500 mg paracetamol.Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline): may increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects with phenylephrine.

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Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill-effects due to paracetamol used in the recommended dosage, but patients should follow the advice of their doctor regarding its use. Paracetamol is excreted in breastmilk, but not in a clinically significant amount. Available published data do not contraindicate breast feeding. Phenylephrine should be used with care in patients with closed angle glaucoma and prostatic enlargement. Paracetamol: Paracetamol is absorbed readily after taking the product and is detected in the plasma within 5 minutes or oral dosing. The pharmacokinetic model shows faster absorption seen over the first 30 minutes for the product compared to a standard does of two paracetamol tablets, however, the overall extent of absorption of both products remains the same. Actual mean plasma levels at each time point show the time to achieve a level of 5 µg/ml is less than 14 minutes, compared to 22 minutes for standard paracetamol tablets; the speed to achieve 10 µg/ml being 19 minutes versus 30 minutes. Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system detailed in the label or leaflet.

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CONTAINS PARACETAMOL. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well. High blood pressure with headache, vomiting, probably only in overdosage. Rarely, palpitations. Also, rare reports of allergic reactions and occasionally urinary retention in males.