Patient leaflet - BEECHAMS MAX STRENGTH ALL IN ONE HOT LEMON MENTHOL FLAVOUR POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION, BOOTS ULTRA COLD & FLU RELIEF ALL IN ONE POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION, GALPHARM FLU-MAX ALL IN ONE CHESTY COUGH & COLD POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION, WILKO FLU-MAX ALL IN ONE
Please see your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
- suffer from kidney or liver problems, including alcoholic liver disease
- have diabetes
- have circulatory disorders such as a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which results from poor circulation in the fingers and toes
- have angina
- have an enlarged prostate gland, as this may cause more difficulty in passing urine
- have an intolerance to some sugars
- suffer with phenylketonuria, a rare, inherited metabolic disorder.
If you are taking any of the following medicines please see your doctor:
- medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which reduce the amount of fat in the blood such as colestyramine
- medicines to control feeling sick or being sick such as metoclopramide or domperidone
- medicines called anti-coagulants, which are used to thin the blood such as warfarin or other coumarins – you may take occasional doses of paracetamol but should consult your doctor if you need to take it on a regular basis
- barbiturates (for epilepsy or to help you sleep), such as phenobarbitones
- tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine, amitriptyline
- medicines to treat heart or circulatory problems, or to lower blood pressure, (e.g. digoxin, guanethidine, reserpine, methyldopa)
- beta blockers (e.g. atenolol) or vasodilators (e.g. hydralazine)
- phenothiazines used as sedatives (e.g. chlorpromazine, pericyazine and fluphenazine)
- if you are going to have a general anaesthetic, as this may cause changes in heart rhythm.
Contains paracetamol.
Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine.
Other important information:
Do not drink alcohol (beer, wine, spirits etc) while taking this product.
If you are taking medication , or are under medical care , consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Long term use of this product is not recommended.
Information about some of the ingredients in this medicine:
Contains 2 g sucrose (sugar) per sachet. 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 should be taken into account in patients with diabetes.
Contains aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine equivalent to 17 mg per sachet. May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria.
Each sachet contains 117 mg sodium. To be taken into consideration by people on a controlled sodium diet.
3) how to take this medicine
Pour the contents of 1 sachet into a standard mug. Fill the mug to below the brim with approximately 250 ml (8 fluid oz) of hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until dissolved, and allow to cool to a drinkable temperature.
Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and over:
1 sachet every 4 hours, as required. Do not take more than 4 sachets (4 doses) in any 24 hour period.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor.
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. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
4) possible side effects
Most people do not have any side effects while taking this medicine. However, if you experience any of the following side effects, or anything else unusual happens, stop taking the medicine immediately, and see your doctor or pharmacist.
Rare side effects are:
- allergic reactions such as skin rash
- stomach upsets
- tingling and coolness of the skin
- a faster or slower heart beat
- difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- nervousness, tremors or convulsions
- a rise in body temperature
- a rise in blood pressure with headache, vomiting (being sick) and irregular heart beat (palpitations).
More rarely, the following side effects can happen :
- you may become more prone to bleeding, bruising, fever and infections, such as sore throat and ulcers, due to changes in your blood.
Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5) how to store your medicine
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and sachet. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Do not store above 25°C.
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6) What is in this medicine?
Each 5.2 g sachet of off-white powder, taken as a hot drink, contains the active ingredients: paracetamol 1000 mg, guaifenesin 200 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 12.2 mg.
The other ingredients are: sucrose, citric acid, tartaric acid, sodium citrate, acesulfame potassium (E950), aspartame (E951), powdered menthol flavour, lemon flavour and the colour quinoline yellow (E104).
This product is available in pack sizes of 5 or 10 sachets.
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7) Who makes this medicine?