Patient leaflet - Cold and Flu Relief powder for oral solution
1. Whatthis medicine is andwhat it is used for
Cold and Flu Relief Powder for Oral Solution is a traditional herbal medicine product. The active ingredient is extracted from the root of the plant Isatis tinctoria L.
It is used to relieve symptoms of the common cold, mild upper respiratory tract infections and flu-like illness; such as sore throat, based on traditional use only.
2. What you need to know before you take this medicine
Do not take this medicine
- if you are allergic to the active ingredient or any plants of the Cruciferae family (e.g. broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnip, radish etc.) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
if you are allergic to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs reduce pain and inflammation.
- if you are allergic to medicines that treat type 2 diabetes (sulfonylureas) or certain antibiotics (sulfonamides).
- if you are under 18 years of age.
Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner before taking this medicine:
- if you are due to have an operation. You must stop taking this medicine at least two weeks beforehand
- if you are taking medicines to help thin your blood e.g. antiplatelet medicines (such as clopidogrel); anticoagulants (such as warfarin, acenocoumarol, phenindione apixaban, edoxaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, heparin, dalteparin, enoxaparin and tinzaparin);
- if you are taking anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen)
If you get a high fever while taking this medicine or if your symptoms worsen, or do not improve after 10 days, talk to your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby you should not use this medicine.
3. How to take this medicine Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet. Check with your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner if you are not sure.
Dosage
Start at first signs of a cold or flu.
Adults and the elderly:
- One sachet every 4-6 hours.
- Do not take more than 3 sachets in 24 hours.
Do not give to children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Do not use for more than 10 days.
- Do not take more than the leaflet tells you to.
Instructions for use
Pour one sachet into a mug and fill with 150-200 ml hot (not boiling) water.
Stir until dissolved (to a clear, caramel brown colour solution) and drink. Continued overleaf.
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If you take more of this medicine than you should, talk to your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner or go to the nearest
hospital casualty department straight away.
If your symptoms worsen, or do not improve after 10 days, talk to your doctor.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking this medicine. See a doctor at once: Frequency unknown:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat and rash (severe allergic reactions).
Other side effects
Very rare (occurs in less than 1 in 10,000 people)
- nausea
- rash
- itching
- chills
- burning or tingling sensation
Frequency is not known:
- unexpected bruising or bleeding, pale skin, dark urine (symptoms of anaemia)
- dry mouth
- headache
- numbness
- dizziness
- palpitations
- difficulty in breathing
- runny nose
- stomach ache
- indigestion
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- raised liver enzymes (detected by a test)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store this medicine
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the sachet. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.
These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What this medicine contains
- Each sachet contains 1.2 g of the active ingredient extract (as dry extract) from Isatis root (Isatis tinctoria L.) (equivalent to 6.3-7.5 g of Isatis root).
- The other ingredients are maltodextrin, citric acid anhydrous, stevia R-A 98%, honey and lemon flavourings.
What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack
This medicine is available in packs of 10,15 or 20 sachets. Each sachet contains 4 g of brown and white speckled powder.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Traditional Herbal Registration Holder
INNOVABRIDGE LTD , 11 Wilde Court 47 West Way, Oxford, England, OX2 0FH,UK
Manufacturer
Pharmapac (UK) Ltd, Unit 22, Valley Road Business Park, Bidston, Wirral CH41 7EL UK.
This leaflet was last revised in
June 2026
THR No. 62517/0001
Certification Mark
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