Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Lemon Hot Drink, 10 Sachets, Contains Paracetamol, For Fever, Headaches, Body Aches, Blocked Nose, Sore Throat Relief
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Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Lemon Hot Drink, 10 Sachets, Contains Paracetamol, For Fever, Headaches, Body Aches, Blocked Nose, Sore Throat Relief
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Be careful about taking any other paracetamol products in conjunction with combination tablets, as it can be easy to accidentally take more than the recommended dose. Do not take more than the recommended dose. You should also avoid taking more than one paracetamol-containing medicine at the same time, as this can easily result in exceeding the maximum dose of paracetamol. Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over should take one sachet every four to six hours as necessary, up to a maximum of four sachets in 24 hours. Women who are breastfeeding. (It's not known if phenylephrine passes into breast milk, or its effect on a nursing infant. When taken by mouth, decongestants such as phenylephrine can also temporarily decrease the production of breast milk with just one or two doses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.) Coughs can be one of the most annoying and persistent cold symptoms, but most should clear up within a week or so.
Don't take Lemsip max flu lemon if you have taken a type of medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14 days. MAOIs include the antidepressants phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid and moclobemide, and the anti-Parkinson's medicines selegiline and rasagiline. This is because the combination of pseudoephedrine with these medicines could cause a dangerous increase in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis). Dr Alison Cave said: 'we would like to reassure patients and parents that if you or someone under the age of 16 have used these sachets and have suffered no ill effects, there is no cause for concern. Live well, eat better, stay healthy: sign up for our free monthly Food & Health newsletter for the latest insights delivered straight to your inboxThis means you could get the same effect for a fraction of the price by taking paracetamol and drinking any hot drink. If you have one of these products and are using it for a child in this age group, you can keep using it, but should refer to the correct dosage instructions above.
Cholestyramine reduces the absorption of paracetamol from the gut. It should not be taken within an hour of taking this medicine or the effect of the paracetamol will be reduced. Paracetamol is thought to relieve pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord. If you take paracetamol 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. You should avoid taking Lemsip cold & flu sachets one hour before or six hours after taking colestyramine. Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill effects due to paracetamol used in the recommended dosage.Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Use with caution in Find out more about which painkiller to choose for different types of aches and pains in our full painkillers guide Caution should be taken when paracetamol is used concomitantly with flucloxacillin as concurrent intake has been associated with high anion gap metabolic acidosis, especially in patients with risks factors (see section 4.4)
Paracetamol is a simple painkilling medicine used to relieve mild to moderate pain and fever. Despite its widespread use for over 100 years, we still don't fully understand how paracetamol works to relieve pain and reduce fever. However, it is now thought that it works by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord. But under-the-weather shoppers across Greater Manchester can still find budget options down the medicine aisle. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (including moclobemide): hypertensive interactions occur between sympathomimetic amines such as phenylephrine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (see section 4.3). Be aware that you probably won't need all these ingredients for the duration of a common cold. If you aren't feeling congested, for example, you can always switch to a painkiller and cup of coffee instead.Women who are pregnant. (Phenylephrine has blood vessel constricting effects that could restrict blood supply to the placenta, or cause problems for women with a history of pre-eclampsia. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on how to treat cold and flu symptoms during pregnancy.) 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 (see section 4.9). It's also worth bearing in mind that some standard-strength combination remedies, such as Lemsip sachets, only contain 650mg paracetamol, which is less than the recommended 1,000mg dosage for adults. Max strength formulations usually have the full amount. Don't take Lemsip max cold & flu sachets if you're taking any of the following medicines, because the combination may increase your blood pressure: So far, there is no indication that the recalled medicines have caused any harm. Read on to find out more about which products are affected and what to do if you've got children who may have taken them.
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