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

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The medicine comes as capsules and sachets for making hot drinks. Both are licensed for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over.

If you're taking medicines for high blood pressure you shouldn't take Lemsip max flu lemon as well, because the pseudoephedrine may make your blood pressure medicine less effective. Do not exceed the stated dose. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. If you are pregnant or are being prescribed medicine by your doctor, seek his advice before taking this product. Meanwhile, certain people should get medical advice before taking Lemsip cough max for mucus cough and cold. They include people with any of the following symptoms, as the cough should be investigated further: Good news, you can ease your symptoms to help you cope and get on with life. There is a good range of Lemsip cough remedies, decongestant powders and oral solutions specially designed for chest congestion. Available over the counter at your local pharmacy or supermarket. 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, urticarial and allergic dermatitis), dysuria and urinary retention (most likely to occur in those with bladder outlet obstruction, such as prostatic hypertrophy).

Summary of medicine characteristics - LEMSIP COUGH MAX FOR CHESTY COUGH & COLD RELIEF CAPSULES

There are limited data on the use of guaifenesin in pregnant women. Guaifenesin has been linked with an increased risk of neural tube defects in a small number of women with febrile illness in the first trimester of pregnancy.

It's not known if phenylephrine passes into breast milk, or its effect on a nursing infant. When taken by mouth, decongestants such as phenylephrine can also temporarily decrease the production of breast milk with just one or two doses. Lemsip max should not be used by woman who are breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further advice. Lemsip max cold and flu capsules should be used with caution in: Leaflet: 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. Don't take Lemsip cough max for mucus cough and cold 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). Phenylephrine should be used with care in patients with closed angle glaucoma and prostatic enlargement. This product also contains 1973.3mg sucrose per dose (total sugars 2g). Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.Don't use this medicine for longer than three days without getting medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist. The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect. LEMSIP MAX COLD & FLU CAPSULES: Each capsule contains Paracetamol 500 mg, Caffeine 25 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg

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). 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.Taken during pregnancy it appears that the half-life of caffeine is prolonged. This is a possible contributing factor in hyperemesis gravidarum. Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Hull, HU8 7DS. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contra-indications, If you're taking medicines for high blood pressure you shouldn't take Lemsip cough max for mucus cough and cold, because the decongestant may make your blood pressure medicine less effective. Koulouris Z, Tierney MG, Jones G. Metabolic acidosis and coma following a severe acetaminophen overdose. Ann Pharmacother. 1999;33:1191-4. Further information Rare (less than 0.1%): Serious skin reactions such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis