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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Paracetamol is thought to relieve pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord.

Don't take Lemsip max all in one if you have taken a type of medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14 days. MAOIs include the antidepressants phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid and moclobemide, and the anti-Parkinson's medicines selegiline, safinamide and rasagiline. This is because the combination of phenylephrine with these medicines could cause a dangerous increase in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis). contains Paracetamol 500 mg, Guaifenesin 100 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg Indications: For the relief of symptoms of colds and Kondo K, Inoue Y, Hamada H, Yokoyama A, Kohno N, Hiwada K. Acetaminophen-induced eosinophilic pneumonia. Chest. 1993;104:291-2.

Patient leaflet - LEMSIP COLD & FLU LEMON

There have been reports of blood dyscrasias including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia and agranulocytosis, but these were not necessarily causally related to paracetamol. Indications: For the relief of symptoms of colds and influenza, including the relief of aches and pains, sore throat, headache, nasal Paracetamol: Paracetamol is absorbed rapidly and completely mainly from the small intestine, producing peak plasma levels after 15-20 minutes following oral dosing. The systemic availability is subject to first-pass metabolism and varies with dose between 70% and 90%. The drug is rapidly and widely distributed throughout the body and is eliminated from plasma with a T ½ of approximately 2 hours. The major metabolites are glucuronide and sulphate conjugates (>80%) which are excreted in urine. You are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), usually used to treat depression. Label warnings: Warning - Do not exceed the stated dose (panel). Keep out of the reach of children. Contains paracetamol (panel). If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. If you are pregnant or are being prescribed medicine by your doctor, seek his advice before taking this product. Total sugars 2.1 g. Contains aspartame. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.

Shriner K, Goetz MB. Severe hepatotoxicity in a patient receiving both acetaminophen and zidovudine. Am J Med. 1992;93:94-6. Kaysen GA, Pond SM, Roper MH, Menke DJ, Marrama MA. Combined hepatic and renal injury in alcoholics during therapeutic use of acetaminophen. Arch Intern Med. 1985;145:2019-23. Shoenfeld Y, Shaklai M, Livni E, Pinkhas J. Thrombocytopenia from acetaminophen. N Engl J Med. 1980;303:47. Brotodihardjo AE, Batey RG, Farrell GC, Byth K. Hepatotoxicity from paracetamol self-poisoning in Western Sydney: a continuing challenge. Med J Aust. 1992;157:382-5. Kumar S, Rex DK. Failure of physicians to recognize acetaminophen hepatotoxicity in chronic alcoholics. Arch Intern Med. 1991;151:1189-91.

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There are many other cold and flu and cough remedies available to buy without a prescription. Many of these will also contain paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride and guaifenesin among their ingredients. Phenylephrine overdose is likely to result in: nervousness, headache, dizziness, insomnia, increased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, mydriasis, acute angle closure glaucoma (most likely to occur in those with closed angle glaucoma), tachycardia, palpitations, allergic reactions (e.g. rash, urticaria, allergic dermatitis), dysuria, urinary retention (most likely to occur in those with bladder outlet obstruction, such as prostatic hypertrophy). LEMSIP MAX ALL IN ONE LEMON: Each sachet contains Paracetamol 1000 mg, Guaifenesin 200mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride 12.2 mg, Phenylephrine should be used with care in patients with closed angle glaucoma and prostatic enlargement. LEMSIP MAX DAY & NIGHT COLD & FLU RELIEF CAPSULES: Each day capsule contains Paracetamol 500 mg, Caffeine 25 mg, Phenylephrine

Lemsip max all in one sachets: Available in lemon and wild berry and hot orange flavours. Each sachet contains 1000mg paracetamol, 200mg guaifenesin and 12.2mg phenylephrine. Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over should take one sachet up to four times a day as needed. Leave at least four hours between doses. Do not take more than four sachets in 24 hours. The contents of each sachet should be dissolved in a mug of hot (not boiling) water. You can add cold water and sugar if you want before drinking. 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. symptoms associated with the common cold and influenza, including relief of aches and pains, sore throat, headache, fatigue and recommended daily dose of this medicinal product contains 482.96 mg sodium (found in table salt). This is equivalent to 24.1 % of the adult recommended maximum daily dietary intake for sodium.

Gursoy M, Haznedaroglu IC, Celik I, Sayinalp N, Ozcebe OI, Dundar SV. Agranulocytosis, plasmacytosis, and thrombocytosis followed by a leukemoid reaction due to acute acetaminophen toxicity. Ann Pharmacother. 1996;30:762-5. Lemsip Max Flu Lemon is considered high in sodium. This should be particularly taken into account for those on a low salt diet." Lemsip max all in one sachets contain sodium (129mg per sachet). This should be taken into consideration if you are on a controlled-sodium diet. Each sachet contains approximately 2.6g of carbohydrate. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose- galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.