Paramed Cold And Flu Relief With Decongestant Sachet
Ill Morrisons Cold and Flu Relief with Decongestant Powder for Oral Solution Paracetamol, Phenylephrine PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET Read all of this leaflet carefully before you • have an intolerance to some sugars take this medicine because it contains • suffer with phenylketonuria, a rare, inherited important information you need to know. metabolic disorder. This medicine is available without prescription, If you are taking any of the following however, you still need to use this product medicines please see your doctor: carefully to get the best results from it. Keep this . medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which leaflet as you may need to read it again. Ask your reduce the amount of fat in the blood such as pharmacist if you need more information or advice. colestyramine 1. What is this medicine and what is * medicines to c°ntrol flTeling ®ick or being sick it used for? such as metoclopramide or domperidone _ us__ Tor- * medicines called anti-coagulants, which are This medicine contains: used to thin the blood such as warfarin or * paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic) other coumarins - you may take occasional and helps reduce your temperature when you doses of paracetamol but should consult your have a ,fever...... doctor if you need to take it on a regular basis * phenylephrine whiich is a decongestant to * barbiturates (for epilepsy or to help you sleep), reduce swelling in the passages of the nose to such as phenobarbitones help you breathe more easily. * tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine, These sachets are used for the relief of the amitriptyline symptoms of colds and flu, including headache, * antidepressant drugs called monoamine aches and pains, sore throat, nasal congestion oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's) or have taken them (blocked nose) and feverishness (high temperature). within the last 14 days - these are medicines 2. Is this medicine suitable for you? su ch as phtenelzine and isocarboxazid • medicines to lower blood pressure, treat heart Do not take this medicine if you: or circulatory problems such as beta blockers * are dtergrcto paraceJamol, phenylephrine or (for example atenolol) or vasodilators (for any of the other mgred^rrts example hydralazine) * have k Heart , • other decongestant drugs such as ephedrine * have high blood pressure (hypertension). or xylometazoline. Please see your doctor or pharmacist before Contains paracetamol **a ai"gpthgsnanedlr<bneeasftfe<eding Do not tatoa^htogetae COTta^ng * suffer from kidney or liver problems, including paracetam°l while taking this medicine. alcoholic liver disease Other important information: * have diabetes Do not drink alcohol (beer, wine, spirits etc) while * have circulatory disorders such as a condition taking this product. called Raynaud's Phenomenon, which results from poor circulation in the fingers and toes Please turn over * |
Information about some of the ingredients in * difficulty sleeping (insomnia) this medicine: * restlessness Contains 2.0 g sucrose (sugar) per sachet. * tremor If you have been told by your doctor that you have * anxiety an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor * problems passing water before taking this medicinal product. This should * hallucinations. be taken into account in patients with diabetes. More rarely, the following side effects can Contains aspartame (E951), a source of happen: phenylalanine equivalent to 11 mg per sachet. * you may become more prone to b|eeding, May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria. bruising, fever and infections, such as sore throat Each sachet contains 78 mg sodium. and ulcers, due to changes in your blood. To be taken into consideration by patients on a Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have controlled sodium diet. been reported. 3 How to take this medicine Reporting of side effects __ 3 How to take thiS medicine If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, Pour the contents of 1 sachet into a standard pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible mug. Fill the mug to below the brim with side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also approximately 250ml (8 fluid oz) of hot, but not report side effects directly via the Yellow Card boiling, water. Stir until dissolved, and allow to Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. cool to a drinkable temperature. By reporting side effects you can help provide Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and more information on the safety of this medicine. over: 1 sachet every 4 hi^to as required. Do not 5 How to store your medicine take more than 4 sachets (4 doses) in any 24 hour 5. How , st.1/our medicJf,f., period. Leave at least 4 to 6 hours between doses. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date Do not give to children under 12 years. printed on the pack. Do not store above 25°C. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor. 6 What is in this medicrne. much^ta^m^teta^eve^^w^e^w^ EeamCohn4dgrinSkaCch°nt0afinyselt0hWaPc0tWedCengraedeennasS: K hot| mb ^^caussiftllo l,^ucVhen£;frayC,eUt^e^e^Wceal|l pyadacethaonrodle6150 and phenylephrine cause delayed, serious liver damage. Go to hydrochloride 10 mg. your nearest hospital casualty department. Take The other ingredients are: sucrose, citric acid, your medicine and this leaflet with you. natural lemon flavours, sodium citrate, ascorbic ..... acid (Vitamin C), acesulfame potassium (E950), 4. Possible side effects aspartame (E951) and quinoline yellow (E104). Most people do not have any side effects while This product is available in a pack size of 10 taking this medicine. However, if you experience sachets. any of the following side effects, or anything else unusual happens, stop taking the medicine 7. Who makes this medicine? immediately, and see your doctor or pharmacist. The Marketing Authorisation holder and Rare side effects are: manufacturer is Wrafton Laboratories Limited, * allergic reactions such as skin rash Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, UK. * raised blood pressure Text revised: May 2015. * changes in heart rate PL 12063/0036 2751780 | |