Lemsip Cough Max for Chesty Cough & Cold, Lemon & Menthol Flavour 10 Sachets

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It is safe to take Lemsip max cold & flu capsules with ibuprofen or aspirin. However, do not take them with co-codamol, co-dydramol or Tramacet because these contain paracetamol. The safety of this medicine during pregnancy and lactation has not been established but in view of a possible association of foetal abnormalities with first trimester exposure to phenylephrine, the use of the product during pregnancy should be avoided. In addition, because phenylephrine may reduce placental perfusion, the product should not be used in patients with a history of pre-eclampsia. Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken 10 g or more of paracetamol. Ingestion of 5 g of more of paracetamol may lead to liver damage if the patient has risk factors (see below).

The rate of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by metoclopramide or domperidone and absorption may be reduced by cholestyramine. Use with caution in patients with Raynaud's phe­nomenon or diabetes mellitus. Care is advised in the administration of paracetamol to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment. The hazard of overdose is greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease. Paracetamol: Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken 10 g or more of paracetamol. Ingestion of 5 grams or more of paracetamol may lead to liver damage if the patient has risk factors (see below).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, and allergic dermatitis), dysuria, and urinary retention (most likely to occur in those with bladder outlet obstruction, such as prostatic hypertrophy).

The safety of this medicine during pregnancy and lactation has not been established but in view of a possible association of foetal abnormalities with first trimester exposure to phenylephrine, the use of the product during pregnancy should be avoided. In addition, because phenylephrine may reduce placental perfusion, the product should not be used in patients with a history of preeclampsia. Coughing is a natural and normal way the body gets rid of excess extra mucus or irritants from the lungs. It can even help remove germs to prevent infection.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). Common (1% to 10%): Dyspnea, abnormal breath sounds, pulmonary edema, hypoxia, pleural effusion, stridor, wheezing, coughing [ Ref] Cardiovascular Using paracetamol or paracetamol containing products such as Lemsip Max long-term may potentially increase the anti-blood-clotting effect of warfarin, leading to an increased risk of bleeding. Lemsip max capsules should only be used for the short period to relief the symptoms of cold or flu. Other medicines containing the same active ingredients Kawada A, Hiruma M, Noguchi H, Ishibashi A. Fixed drug eruption induced by acetaminophen in a 12-year-old girl. Int J Dermatol. 1996;35:148-9.