Lem Plus Powders
Patient Information Leaflet for LEMPLUS POWDERS
Read this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine. It does not contain all the information about your medicine that you may need to know, so please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. This leaflet only applies to LEMPLUS Powders.
1. WHAT THESE POWDERS DO
These powders contain paracetamol and are used to provide effective relief from the symptoms of colds and flu including headache, sore throat, fever, shivers and aches and pains.
2. CHECK BEFORE YOU TAKE
Do not use this medicine if you:
• Are allergic to Paracetamol or any of the other ingredients listed in section 6
• Are taking any other medicines containing Paracetamol
Take special care and tell your doctor if you:
• Suffer from liver or kidney problems
• Have heart disease
• Suffer from G6PD deficiency
• Suffer from alcohol dependency or alcoholic liver disease
• Are pregnant or breast feeding
• Are on a low sodium diet
• Are intolerant to some sugars as this medicine contains sucrose
• Are a diabetic. Each dose contains 2.721mg of sucrose.
Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine. Do not take with any other flu, cold or decongestant product.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are already taking any of the following medicines:
• Blood thinning medicines such as Warfarin
• Metoclopramide, and Domperidone (for sickness and digestive disorders)
• Colestyramine (to help control cholesterol levels)
• Andrenocorticoids, anabolic steroids, androgens or ACTH
• Oral tetracyclines (a type of antibiotic)
• Any drugs that affect the liver
• Any other anti inflammatory drugs e.g. aspirin
3. HOW TO TAKE THESE POWDERS
Dosage in adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:
Take one sachet every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 4 sachets in any 24 hours.
Pour the contents of one sachet into a mug and fill with hot water. Stir until dissolved.
When taking this medicine, it is important to remember the following:
• Do not give to children aged under 12 years unless told to by your doctor
• Do not exceed the stated dose
• Do not drink alcohol or take other Paracetamol containing products whilst taking this medicine
If you take more paracetamol powders than you think you should or if you miss a dose:
Seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY if you accidentally take too much, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed serious liver damage.
If you miss a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose If symptoms persist for more than 3 days consult your doctor
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Paracetamol can cause side effects but not everybody gets them.
Serious side effects
• Pancreatitis or Hepatitis (symptoms include abdominal pain, tiredness, fever, nausea, yellowing of skin or eyes)
• Skin rashes and itching
Very rare cases of serious skin rashes and itching or peeling reactions have been reported.
• Difficulty breathing (more likely if you have experienced them before when taking other painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin)
• Swollen face
ulcers or bleeding gums accompanied by taking this medicine go to the nearest hospital
• Unusual bruising or bleeding, throat and mouth tiredness and flu like symptoms
If you experience any of the above symptoms after IMMEDIATELY.
Other side effects
• Blood problems including anaemia
• Pain in the lower back and groin
• Changes in your urine
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yeiiowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. STORING YOUR MEDICINE
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
6. MORE ABOUT YOUR MEDICINE
The active ingredient in these powders is paracetamol 650 mg. The powder is yellow in colour and is contained in a sachet. The inactive ingredients are Ascorbic Acid 50mg, Sucrose, Sodium Citrate, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Starch, Lemon Juice, Lemon Aroma, Sodium Cyclamate and Curcumin Colour (E100).
Available in packs of 5 and 10 sachets.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer:
Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd,
Capitol Way, Colindale,
London NW9 0EQ.
PL 08977/0038 Text Revised May 2016