Lemsip Max Decongestant Cold & Flu Hot Drink Blackcurrant is for the temporary relief of symptoms of colds and flu, including body aches and pains, sore throat, headache and nasal congestion. Reduces fever.
10 Satchets – Blackcurrant Flavour
Directions
- Keep to the recommended dose.
- Pour contents of sachet into mug and fill with hot water, but not boiling water.
- Stir until dissolved. If preferred sweeten to taste with sugar, honey or your usual sweetener.
How much to take:
- For adults and children over 12 years old: 1 sachet.
- Dosage may be repeated every 4-6 hours as necessary. Maximum 4 sachet in 24 hours.
Sachet is safety sealed – do not use if torn or damaged.
Active Ingredients
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride…12.2mg
Paracetamol…1000mg
Contains total sugars 2.2g in a base including sucrose and lactose.
Contains aspartame and saccharin.
Contains 119mg (5.2mmol) of sodium which should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet.
Warnings
Do not use:
- In children 12 years and under.
- More than one sachet per dose.
Unless a doctor has advised:
- Adults: Do not use for more than a few days at a time.
- Do not give this medicine to children over 12 years and adolescents for more than 48hours.
Unless advised by a doctor or pharmacist:
- Do not take with other product containing paracetamol.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine:
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have high blood pressure, heart problems.
- If you are taking anti-depressant medication.
- With other medicines intended to treat the symptoms of the common cold.
While using this product:
- This product may cause sleeplessness.
- If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poison Information Centre or go to a hospital straight away even if you feel well because of risk of delayed, serious liver damage.
- Phenylketonurics are warned that this product contains aspartame.
- Keep out of reach of children.
