Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Lemon Hot Drink, 10 Sachets, Contains Paracetamol, For Fever, Headaches, Body Aches, Blocked Nose, Sore Throat Relief

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You can also avoid cough syrups. They’re often high in sugar, and previous Which? research found the active ingredients in many of them (often guaifenesin) don't have good evidence behind their effectiveness either. Symptoms of paracetamol overdose in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 48 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur. In severe poisoning, hepatic failure may progress to encephalopathy, haemorrhage, hypoglycaemia, cerebral oedema and death. Acute renal failure with acute tubular necrosis, strongly suggested by loin pain, haematuria and proteinuria, may develop even in the absence of severe liver damage. Cardiac arrhythmias and pancreatitis have been reported.

Allergic reactions such as a rash or itching. Stop using this medicine and get medical advice if you think you've had an allergic reaction to it. Paracetamol: Paracetamol is absorbed rapidly and completely mainly from the small intestine producing peak plasma levels after 15-20 minutes following oral dosing. It is safe to take Lemsip cold & flu sachets with ibuprofen or aspirin. However, do not take them with co-codamol, co-dydramol or Tramacet because these contain paracetamol. This medicinal product contains 120.74 mg sodium per dose, equivalent to 6 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium.It is thought paracetamol reduces fever by affecting an area of the brain that regulates our body temperature (the hypothalamic heat-regulating center). The paracetamol in Lemsip max sinus sachets helps relieve aches, pains, sore throats and fever associated with colds and flu. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (including moclobemide): hypertensive interactions occur between sympathomimetic amines such as phenylephrine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (see section 4.3). Cold and flu sachets are much more expensive per unit than capsules but are often stronger, and many people like having a soothing hot drink while they're feeling ill, rather than having to take tablets. They don't tend to contain caffeine either. Don't take Lemsip max cold & flu sachets if you're taking any of the following medicines, because the combination may increase your blood pressure:

Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over should take one sachet every four to six hours as necessary, up to a maximum of four sachets in 24 hours.

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If you have one of these products and are using it for a child in this age group, you can keep using it, but should refer to the correct dosage instructions above.

Adults aged 16 years and over should take one sachet every four hours as needed. Do not take more than six sachets in 24 hours. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 24.1 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. We compared the prices of cold and flu medicine available online at Tesco , Asda , Morrisons and Sainsbury's to find out which supermarket is the cheapest. Read More Related Articles Caution should be taken when paracetamol is used concomitantly with flucloxacillin as concurrent intake has been associated with high anion gap metabolic acidosis, especially in patients with risks factors (see section 4.4) Combination products are marketed as comprehensive cold-fighting remedies, but the main benefit is convenience.Find out more about which painkiller to choose for different types of aches and pains in our full painkillers guide If you're taking medicines for high blood pressure you shouldn't take Lemsip cold & flu sachets, because the decongestant may make your blood pressure medicine less effective. Other medicine interactions for Lemsip cold & flu related to paracetamol The season of coughs and sniffles is upon us, and deciding which cold and flu products to buy can add to the headache. We've investigated the prices of popular cold and flu medicines across different shops to help you cut costs.