Beechams Cold & Flu Tablets, Pain & Congestion Relief Medicine with Paracetamol, 16 tablets

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This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Use with caution in Beechams flu plus caplets contain three active ingredients, paracetamol (500mg), phenylephrine (5mg) and caffeine (25mg). Vitamin C is involved, amongst many things, in maintaining a healthy immune system. A balanced diet, that includes different types of food, is likely to provide adequate amounts of vitamin C, and supplements are given when dietary vitamin C is not adequate. Vitamin C is included in many cold and flu remedies as studies have shown it may reduce the severity of symptoms of colds and flu. How do I take Beechams flu-plus sachets?

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Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. Don't take Beechams flu plus caplets if you're taking any of the following medicines, because the combination may increase your blood pressure: It's also worth bearing in mind that some standard-strength combination remedies, such as Lemsip sachets, only contain 650mg paracetamol, which is less than the recommended 1,000mg dosage for adults. Max strength formulations usually have the full amount. If you take paracetamol in the hour before or the six hours after taking colestyramine, the paracetamol is likely to be less effective. This is because colestyramine reduces the absorption of paracetamol from the gut. The body produces prostaglandins in response to injury and certain diseases. One of the effects of prostaglandins is to sensitise nerve endings, causing pain (presumably to prevent us from causing further harm to the area). As paracetamol reduces the production of these nerve sensitising prostaglandins it is thought it may increase our pain threshold, so that although the cause of the pain remains, we can feel it less.Beechams flu plus sachets contain three active ingredients; the painkiller paracetamol (1000mg), a decongestant called phenylephrine hydrochloride (10mg) and ascorbic acid (40mg) otherwise known as vitamin C. The powder in the sachets is dissolved in hot water to make a hot drink. Each tablet contains 250mg paracetamol, 100mg guaifenesin and 5mg phenylephrine. Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over should take two tablets every four hours as necessary. Do not take more than four doses (eight tablets) in 24 hours. The tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink of water. They can be taken either with or without food. • Beechams all in one liquid Since the capsules contain caffeine, you should avoid drinking lots of caffeine-containing drinks, eg tea, coffee, cola, while you're taking them. Excessive caffeine consumption can cause insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, headaches and palpitations. There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain this combination of paracetamol and phenylephrine with vitamin C. Phenylephrine can oppose the effects of medicines to treat high blood pressure (antihypertensives). If you are taking medicines for high blood pressure you should not take this medicine.

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However, a wealth of other cold and flu remedies are available to buy without a prescription. Many of these will also contain paracetamol, phenylephrine or vitamin C among their ingredients. Adults aged 16 years and over should take one sachet every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than four sachets in 24 hours.Patients should be advised not to take other paracetamol-containing or other cold, flu or decongestant products concurrently. Medical advice should be sought if symptoms worsen, persist for more than 7 days, or are accompanied by high fever, skin rash or persistent headache. If you take Beechams flu plus caplets in the hour before or the six hours after taking colestyramine, the paracetamol is likely to be less effective. This is because colestyramine reduces the absorption of paracetamol from the gut. Beechams all in one liquid contains alcohol equivalent to approximately 76ml beer or 31.6ml wine per 20ml dose. This may be harmful for people suffering from alcoholism or epilepsy. Beechams cold & flu capsules contain three active ingredients, paracetamol (300mg), phenylephrine (5mg) and caffeine (25mg). This medicine is suitable for adults aged 16 years and over. How do Beechams flu plus hot drinks work?

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This product should not be used by patients taking other sympathomimetics (such as decongestants, appetite suppressants and amphetamine-like psychostimulants). Evidence for cough syrups, however, is thin on the ground. They might offer some comfort at the time you take them, simply by coating the throat, but they'll have little to no effect on the natural course of the infection. The combination of active ingredients in Beechams powders capsules helps to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu. How do I take it?

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If your symptoms persist despite taking this medicine ask your pharmacist for advice. Don't take it continuously for more than seven days without seeing your doctor or pharmacist. It's fine to take Beechams flu plus caplets with plain ibuprofen or aspirin (assuming these are appropriate for you). However, don't take them with co-codamol, co-dydramol or Tramacet because these contain paracetamol.Overdose of caffeine may result in epigastric pain, vomiting, diurese, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia, CNS stimulation (insomnia, restlessness, excitement, agitation, jitteriness, tremors and convulsions). Cholestyramine reduces the absorption of paracetamol from the gut. It should not be taken within an hour of taking this medicine or the effect of the paracetamol will be reduced. If you're taking medicines for high blood pressure you shouldn't take Beechams all in one, because the decongestant may make your blood pressure medicine less effective.