Hot Lemon Cold Relief Powder
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min iii Hot Lemon Cold Relief Powder Paracetamol PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET Read all of this leaflet carefully before you If you are taking any of the following take this medicine because it contains medicines please see your doctor: important information you need to know. • medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which reduce the amount of fat in the blood This medicine is available without prescription, such as colestyramine however, you stiy need to use this product • medicines to control feeling sick or being sick carefully to get the best results from jt Keep such as metoclopramide or domperidone this leaflet as you may need to read it again. • medicines called anti-coagulants, which are Ask your pharmacist if you need more used to thin the blood such as warfarin or information or advice. other coumarins - you may take occasional doses of paracetamol but should consult your 1. What is this medicine and what doctor if you need to take it on a regular basis. is it used for? Contains paracetamol This medicine contains: Do not take anything else containing • paracetamol which is a pain reliever paracetamol while taking this medicine. (analgesic) andhelps reduce y°ur Information about some of the temperature when you have a fever. ingredients in this medicine: These sachets are used for the relief of the Contains sucrose (sugar) 2.72 g per sachet. symptoms of colds and flu. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact 2. Is this medicine suitable for you? your doctor before taking this medicinal Do not take this medicine if you: product. This should be taken into account in • are allergic to paracetamol or any of the patients with diabetes. other ingredients Each sachet contains 140 mg sodium. • suffer from kidney or liver problems, To be taken into consideration by patients on including alcoholic liver disease a controlled sodium diet. • have alcohol dependence. 3. How to take this medicine Please see your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you: Pour Tp contents of , 1 sachet into a standard • are pregnant or breastfeeding mug. 1-^ the mug to below the brim with • have diabetes approximately 250ml (8 fluid oz) of hot, but not • have an intolerance to some sugars. boiling, water ^ until diss^ved, and allow to 1 cool to a drinkable temperature. Please turn over ^ |
Adults and children aged 12 years and Reporting of side effects over: 1 sachet, every 4 hours, as required. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, Do not take more than 4 sachets (4 doses) in pharmacist or nurse. This includes any any 24 hour period. Leave at least 4 hours possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. between doses. You can also report side effects directly via the Do not give to children under 12 years. Yellow Card Scheme ^ Do not take more medicine than the label tells you By reporting side effects you can help provide to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor. more information on the safety of this medicine. Do not use this medicinal product for more than 3 days without seeing your doctor. 5. How to St°re y°ur medicine Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date This is because too much paracetamol can printed on the pack. cause delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Store in a dry place below 25°a Take your medicine and this leafet with you. 6. What is in this medicine? 4. Possible side effects Each 5 g sachet of off-white powder, taken as Most people do not have any side effects a hot lemon containsthe active while taking this medicine. However, if you ingredient: paracetamo| 65° mg. experience any of the following side effects, or The other ingredients are: ascorbic acid anything else unusual teppms stop teRng (Vitamin C), sucrose, sodium citrate, tartaric the medicine immediately, and see your acid, citric acid, tapioca starch, lemon flavour, doctor or pharmacist. lemon juice, sodium cyclamate and colour Rare side effects are: (E1°0). • allergic reactions such as skin rash This product is available in a pack size of 10 • mouth sores sachets. • fever • difficulty breathing 7. Who makes this medicine? • you may become more prone to bleeding, bruising, fever and infections, such as sore The Marketing Authorisation holder and throat and ulcers, due to changes in your manufacturer is Wrafton Laboratories Limited, blood. Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, UK. • Nausea, sudden weight loss loss of Text revised: January 2016. appetite and yellowing of the eyes and skin. Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. PL 12063/0043 2753520 | |