Information for the user
Boots Pharmacy Cold & Flu Day
Capsules
(Paracetamol, Pholcodine,
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride)
Please read all of this leaflet carefully because it
contains important information for you.
This
medicine is available without prescription to treat
minor conditions. However, you still need to take it
carefully to get the best results from it.
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Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
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Ask your pharmacist if you need more information
or advice
What
this medicine is for
This
medicine contains paracetamol, an analgesic, which
relieves pain and reduces fever, a decongestant to
relieve a blocked up nose and a cough suppressant to
relieve coughing.
It can be
used to relieve even the worst symptoms of colds and
flu.
Before
you take this medicine
This
medicine can be taken by adults and children over the
age of 6. However, some people should not take this
medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist
or doctor first.
X Do
not take:
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If you are pregnant or
breastfeeding
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If you are allergic to
any of the ingredients
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If you have heart disease or
have high blood pressure (including that
due to a tumour near your kidneys)
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If you suffer from
hyperexcitability, diabetes, an overactive
thyroid, enlarged prostate, or high pressure in
the eye (glaucoma)
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If you suffer from severe
liver or kidney problems, chronic
bronchitis or bronchiectasis
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If you are taking monoamine
oxidase inhibitors (for depression) or
have taken them within the last 14 days
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Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
Other
important information
Do not drink alcohol (e.g.
wine, beer, spirits) whilst taking this medicine.
Information about some of the
ingredients in this medicine: The colour allura
red (E129) may cause allergic reactions.
Taking
other medicines
! This medicine contains paracetamol.
Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing
products.
Before you
take these capsules, make sure that you tell your
pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using
at the same time, particularly the following:
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Barbiturates, sleeping tablets, strong painkillers,
sedatives or tranquillisers (you may feel more
sleepy)
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Medicines for high blood pressure (your blood
pressure may increase whilst you are taking this
medicine)
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Digoxin for heart problems (this may make your heart
beat too fast)
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Domperidone or metoclopramide, for nausea and
vomiting (may increase the effect of the painkiller
in this medicine)
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Colestyramine, for lowering blood lipid levels (may
reduce the effect of the painkiller in this
medicine)
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Warfarin or other coumarins (for thinning the blood)
– If you take warfarin you can take occasional doses
of this medicine, but talk to your doctor first
before you take it on a regular basis
If you are
unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk
to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed
by your doctor or medicine you have bought for yourself
including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to
take this medicine
Check that
the foil is not broken before use.
If it is
discard the capsule.
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Adults and children 12 years and over
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Two capsules every four hours, if you need to.
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Don’t take more than 8
capsules in 24 hours.
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If you intend to take a night time cold product
containing paracetamol at bedtime don’t take
more than 6 of these capsules in 24 hours.
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Children of 6 to 11 years
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One capsule ever four hours, if you need to.
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Don’t take more than 3
capsules in 24 hours.
Swallow each
capsule whole with water.
Do not give
to children under 6 years.
Do not take
more than the dose recommended above.
Do not take
this medicine for more than 7 days unless your doctor
agrees.
If symptoms
persist consult your doctor.
! If you take too many capsules:
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. Go to your
nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine
and this leaflet with you.
Possible
side effects
Most people
can take this medicine without any problems but
sometimes you may notice some side effects, which may
include:
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Feeling sick, being sick, diarrhoea, constipation,
stomach pain
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Headache, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, loss
of appetite
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Irritability, anxiety, restlessness, difficulty
sleeping, nightmares
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Hallucinations, particularly in children
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Difficulty in passing urine, fast heart rate,
tremors, skin rash
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Unusual bruising, or infections such as sore throats
– that may be a sign of very rare changes in the
blood
If any side effect becomes severe, or
if you notice any side effect not listed here, please
tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to
store this medicine
Keep this
medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of
children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Do not use
this medicine after the "Use by" date on the carton.
Do not store
above 25ºC.
Store it in
the original package.
What is
in this medicine
Each capsule
contains Paracetamol 500 mg, Pholcodine 5 mg,
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg, which are the
active ingredients.
As well as
the active ingredients, the capsules also contain sodium
lauryl sulphate, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium
stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin and
colours, which are; quinoline yellow (E104), allura red
(E129), titanium dioxide (E171), and Opacode black
(printing ink containing shellac, iron oxide (E172),
soya lecithin, Antifoam DC 1510).
This pack
contains 24 orange and yellow capsules with 0580 and
BOOTS printed in black.
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