Lemsip Cold & Flu Sachets are available in the following packs -

Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon (10 Sachets)

Lemsip Cold and Flu Lemon makes a soothing hot drink to relieve colds and flu symptoms such as headache, high temperature and runny nose

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Lemsip Cold & Flu Blackcurrant (10 Sachets)

Lemsip Cold and Flu Blackcurrant makes a soothing hot drink to relieve colds and flu symptoms such as headache, high temperature and runny nose

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Paracetamol is a well-known painkiller (analgesic). It is effective against aches and pains, including a headache, and can also reduce a fever (antipyretic).

Phenylephrine hydrochloride (nasal decongestant) reduces swelling in the passages of the nose, relieving nasal congestion and reducing the pressure which may cause a headache.

Visit the Lemsip web site to use their remedy advisor to help you choose the best Lemsip product to use for your symptoms.

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How to take Lemsip Cold & Flu Sachets

• Do not give to children under 12 years
• This product should only be taken when necessary
• It is important to drink plenty of fluids when suffering from colds and flu

For oral use: Dissolve in a mug of hot but not boiling water. Stir until dissolved. If preferred sweeten to taste with sugar, honey or your usual sweetener.

Dosage: Adults and children 12 years and over

• Dissolve one Lemsip Cold & Flu sachet in a mug of hot but not boiling water
• Dose may be repeated in 4 to 6 hours
• Do not take more than four sachets in a total of 24 hours

If the symptoms of your cold or flu persist for more than three days, or worsen, consult your pharmacist.

Do not exceed the stated dose: 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.

Lemsip Cold & Flu Sachets the active Ingredients:

Each sachet of powder contains as the active ingredients: Paracetamol 650 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10mg.

Do not takeLemsip Cold & Flu if you:

• Are allergic to any ingredient
• Have a serious heart condition
• Have high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI antidepressants) within 14 days

You should ask the pharmacist before taking Lemsip Cold & Flu Sachets if you:

• Are pregnant, or have Raynaud's syndrome (poor blood circulation which makes the fingers or toes pale and numb), or diabetes
• Have a problem with your liver, kidneys
• Have non-cirrhotic liver disease
• Are a woman with a history of pre-eclampsia (a condition of high blood pressure and swelling in pregnancy)

Do not take Lemsip Cold & Flu Sachets:

• With any other paracetamol containing products
• With large quantities of alcohol
• If you have phenylketonuria (an inherited genetic disorder), please note that this product contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.
• If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Taking other medicines: Other medicines may influence the effect of this product

• Beta-blockers or vasodilators for high blood pressure
• Tricyclic antidepressants, other decongestants (for blocked nose), or barbiturates (sleeping pills), or alcohol
• Some drugs may affect the absorption of paracetamol including those used to treat blood cholesterol (cholestyramine) and nausea and vomiting (metoclopramide and domperidone)
• The effect of drugs used against blood clots (warfarin and other coumarins) may be increased by paracetamol.

Side-effects: Allergic reactions (such as skin rashes), or blood reactions (such as thrombocytopenia (deficiency of platelets resulting in bruising or susceptibility to bleeding) or agranulocytosis (reduction in white blood cells, which makes infections more likely)), may occasionally occur.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any side-effects after taking this product.