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Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Capsules are an oral cold and flu medicine for adults and children aged 16 years and over. Each pack contains 16 capsules formulated with paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine hydrochloride to relieve fever, headaches, nasal congestion, sore throats, fatigue and body aches.
Pack Contains
16 capsules supplied as 2 blister strips of 8 capsules.
Key Features
- Symptomatic relief from colds and flu
- Helps relieve headaches, fever and body aches
- Phenylephrine helps relieve a blocked nose
- Caffeine helps reduce daytime fatigue and drowsiness
- Suitable for adults and children aged 16 years and over
Product Details
- Brand: Lemsip
- Product: Max Cold & Flu Capsules
- Pack size: 16 capsules
- Form: Red and yellow hard gelatine capsules
- EAN: 5000158064089
Ingredients / Composition
Each capsule contains paracetamol 500mg, caffeine 25mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1mg. Other ingredients: starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate, sterilised talc, gelatine, titanium dioxide (E171), patent blue V (E131), erythrosine (E127), shellac and quinoline yellow (E104).
Directions
Swallow the capsules whole with water; do not chew. Adults, the elderly and children aged 16 years and over should take two capsules every four to six hours as required, up to a maximum of four doses in 24 hours. Do not take more than eight capsules in 24 hours. Always read the enclosed leaflet before use.
Warnings / Storage
- Contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing product.
- Do not give to children under 16 years of age.
- Do not exceed the stated dose. Seek immediate medical advice following an overdose, even if you feel well.
- Consult a pharmacist or doctor before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have an existing medical condition.
- If symptoms worsen or persist for more than five days, consult a pharmacist or doctor.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Store in the original package below 25°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What symptoms do these capsules relieve?
They provide symptomatic relief from headaches, fever, nasal congestion, sore throats, fatigue and body aches associated with colds and flu.
Can children take Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Capsules?
They are suitable for people aged 16 years and over and must not be given to children under 16.
Can these capsules be taken with other paracetamol products?
No. Do not take them with any other medicine containing paracetamol.
Keep Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Capsules available for convenient multi-symptom relief when cold or flu symptoms strike. The pack of 16 provides up to eight standard two-capsule doses when taken according to the enclosed instructions.
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