Description
Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Relief Day & Night Capsules
Medcare Health Clinic provides Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Relief Day & Night Capsules, which contain a combination of ingredients effective in relieving the symptoms associated with colds and flu. These symptoms include aches and pains, sore throats, headache, nasal congestion, and lowering of temperature. The key ingredients are:
- Paracetamol: Well-known painkiller and fever reducer.
- Caffeine: A mild stimulant to relieve fatigue and drowsiness (only present in the Day capsule).
- Phenylephrine hydrochloride: Nasal decongestant to reduce swelling in the passages of the nose, relieving nasal congestion and associated headaches.
What Is It Used For?
Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Relief Day & Night Capsules are used for the relief of symptoms associated with colds and flu, including:
- Aches and pains
- Sore throats
- Headache
- Nasal congestion
- Fever
Home Remedies:
Alongside using Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Relief Day & Night Capsules, it’s recommended to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated by drinking fluids.
When to See Your GP:
You should see your GP if:
- You have had a cough for more than 3 weeks (persistent cough)
- Your cough is very bad or quickly gets worse
- You feel very unwell
- You have chest pain
- You’re losing weight for no reason
- The side of your neck feels swollen and painful (swollen glands)
- You find it hard to breathe
- You have a weakened immune system
Before You Use Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Relief Day & Night Capsules:
Do not take this medicine if:
- You are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine, phenylephrine hydrochloride, or any other ingredient.
- You have a serious heart condition
- You have high blood pressure or an overactive thyroid
- You are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), usually used to treat depression
- You are taking other sympathomimetic decongestants
- You have an enlarged prostate
How to Use Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Relief Day & Night Capsules:
For Adults and Children over 16 years:
Daytime:
- Take two red and yellow capsules every 4-6 hours during the day to a maximum of 3 doses when necessary.
- Do not take more than 6 red and yellow capsules in any 24 hours.
Nighttime:
- Take two blue and red capsules at night if needed.
- Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 doses) in any 24 hours.
- Do not give to children under 16 years of age.
Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Relief Day & Night Capsules Ingredients:
The active ingredients are:
- Paracetamol 500mg
- Caffeine 25mg
- Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1mg
Other ingredients include:
- Starch
- Croscarmellose sodium
- Sodium lauril sulfate
- Magnesium stearate
- Sterilized talc
- Gelatin
- Titanium dioxide (E171)
- Patent blue V (E131)
- Erythrosine E127) shellac
- Quinoline yellow (E104)
If you have any further questions, please contact our helpful customer service team at [email protected].