Lemsip Max All In One Sachets 10 Lemon

Description

For relief of the symptoms of:

• Cold and influenza
• Relief of aches and pains,sore throat,headache,nasal congestion,lowering of temperature and chesty cough

Directions

• Adults and children over 12 - One sachet dissolved in water by stirring
• Dose may be repeated every 4-6 hours
• Not more than 4 doses to be taken in 24 hours
• Do not give to children under 12 years without medical advice

Caution

• This product should only be taken when necessary
• Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage
• If the symptoms of your cold or flu persist for more than three days, or worsen, consult your pharmacist

Do not take this product if

• You are allergic to any ingredient
• You have a serious heart condition
• You have high blood pressure (hypertension)
• You are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI antidepressants) within 14 days
• Are taking any other paracetamol-containing products
• You have consumed large quantities of alcohol
• If you have phenylketonuria (an inherited genetic disorder) please note that this product contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine
• If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product

You should ask the pharmacist before taking Lemsip Max All in one if

• You are pregnant, or have Raynaud's syndrome (poor blood circulation which makes the fingers or toes pale and numb), or diabetes
• You have a problem with your liver or kidneys
• You have non-cirrhotic liver disease
• You are a woman with a history of pre-eclampsia (a condition of high blood pressure and swelling in pregnancy).

Taking other medicines

Other medicines may influence the effect of this product: beta-blockers or vasodilators for high blood pressure, or tricyclic antidepressants, other decongestants (for blocked nose), or barbiturates (sleeping pills), or alcohol.
Some drugs may affect the absorption of paracetamol including those used to treat blood cholesterol (cholestyramine) and nausea and vomiting (metoclopramide and domperidone). The effect of drugs used against blood clots (warfarin and other coumarins) may be increased by paracetamol.

Side Effects

Allergic reactions (such as skin rashes), blood reactions (such as thrombocytopenia (deficiency of platelets resulting in bruising or susceptibility to bleeding) or agranulocytosis (reduction in white blood cells, which makes infections more likely), may occasionally occur.