Beechams Cold and Flu Hot Lemon Hot Drink Powders – 10 Sachets

How to use Beechams Cold and Flu sachet :

Adults and children aged 16 years and over:
Empty the contents of one sachet into a mug.
Half fill with very hot water. Stir well.
Add cold water as necessary and sugar if desired.
Always use the lowest effective dose to relieve your symptoms.
Take one sachet every 4 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
• Do not take more than 6 sachets in 24 hours.
• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Do not take for more than 7 days without asking your doctor.
• Do not give to children under 16 years.

Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine, even if you feel well this is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage.
If your symptoms persist, see your doctor

Side effects and warnings.

Side effects – Like all medicines, Beechams Cold & Flu can have side effects, but not everybody gets them. A small number of people have had side effects.
Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience: •

Allergic reactions which may be severe such as skin rash and itching sometimes with swelling of the mouth or face or shortness of breath.
• Skin rash or peeling, or mouth ulcers. Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.
• Breathing problems. These are more likely if you have experienced them before when taking other painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
• Unexplained bruising or bleeding.

• Reoccuring fevers or infections.

• Nausea, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite and yellowing of the eyes and skin.
• Visual disturbances. This is rare but is more likely in those with glaucoma.

• Unusually fast pulse rate or a sensation of an unusually fast or irregular heartbeat.
• Difficulty passing water. This is more likely to occur in men with an enlarged prostate gland.

Serious side effects- The following side effects may occur. Tell your doctor if you get them:

• Raised blood pressure, headache, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, nervousness, anxiety, diarrhoea, sickness or a serious condition that can make blood more acidic (called metabolic acidosis) in patients with severe illness using paracetamol . If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed.

Warnings and precautions;

Do not take Beechams Cold & Flu:
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride or to any of the other ingredients.
• if you have kidney or liver problems, overactive thyroid, diabetes, high blood pressure or heart or circulation disease
• if you have an enlarged prostate
• if you have phaeochromocytoma or glaucoma
• if you are taking tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. imipramine or amitriptyline) or if you are taking or have taken within the last two weeks monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
(e.g. moclobemide) prescribed for depression
• if you are taking beta blockers.
Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine.
Do not take with any other flu, cold or decongestant product.

Ask your doctor before you take this medicine:
• if you have a blood vessel disease such as Raynaud’s Phenomenon.
• if you have diabetes mellitus. Each dose contains 4 g of sucrose.
• if you are on a controlled-sodium diet. Each dose contains 0.136 g of sodium.
• if you have liver or kidney problems. Contact a doctor immediately if you get a combination of these symptoms.

During treatment with this medicine, tell your doctor straight away if:
You have severe infection or severe illnesses, including severe renal impairment or sepsis (when bacteria and their toxins circulate in the blood leading to organ damage), or you suffer from malnutrition, chronic alcoholism or if you are also taking flucloxacillin (an antibiotic). A serious condition called metabolic acidosis (a blood and fluid abnormality) has been reported in patients in these situations when paracetamol is used at regular doses for a prolonged period or when paracetamol is taken together with flucloxacillin. Symptoms of metabolic acidosis may include: serious breathing difficulties with deep rapid breathing, drowsiness, feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) and loss of appetite.

Contains paracetamol.

Taking too much paracetamol can cause serious harm to your liver.
• This product may cause dizziness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery.
• If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
• This medicine contains 136 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each sachet. This is equivalent to 6% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.

Age restrictions:

• Do not give to children under 16 years.

Other Medicines and conditions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Beechams Cold & Flu if you are taking any prescribed medicines; particularly metoclopramide or domperidone (for nausea [feeling sick] or vomiting [being sick]) or ergotamine or methylsergide (for migraine) or colestyramine.

Pregnancy and brestfeeding:

Do not take Beechams Cold & Flu if you are pregnant or breast feeding unless advised by a doctor.

Patient information leaflet link;

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.357.pdf

Ingredients

Active ingredients- Active ingredients Each dose contains Paracetamol 600 mg and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10 mg.

Other Ingredients – Other ingredients ascorbic acid (vitamin C), sucrose, sodium citrate, citric acid, maize starch, sodium
cyclamate, saccharin sodium, lemon flavour, honey flav-o-lok, honey flavour, caramel (E 150). Packs of Beechams Cold & Flu Hot Lemon & Honey contain 5 or 10 sachets.

Product information ;

Brand Name – Beechams Cold and Flu Hot Lemon

Route of administration- Oral

Legal Classification – P

Strength – Paracetamol 600 mg and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10 mg.

Dosage Form – Powder Sachet

Storage – How to store Beechams Cold & Flu Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the ‘EXP’ date shown on the pack. Store below 25°C

Advice & Helpful Links – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/