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SAINSBURYS HEALTHCARE MAX STRENGTH CONGESTION RELIEF 12.2 MG CAPSULES, ESSENTIAL WAITROSE MAX STRENGTH CONGESTION RELIEF 12.2 MG CAPSULES, TESCO HEALTH BLOCKED NOSE RELIEF 12.2 MG CAPSULES, MORRISONS MAX STRENGTH CONGESTION RELIEF 12.2 MG CAPSULES, TEVA - patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

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Patient leaflet - SAINSBURYS HEALTHCARE MAX STRENGTH CONGESTION RELIEF 12.2 MG CAPSULES, ESSENTIAL WAITROSE MAX STRENGTH CONGESTION RELIEF 12.2 MG CAPSULES, TESCO HEALTH BLOCKED NOSE RELIEF 12.2 MG CAPSULES, MORRISONS MAX STRENGTH CONGESTION RELIEF 12.2 MG CAPSULES, TEVA

3. how to take this medicine

For oral use, swallow whole with water.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: 1 capsule every 6 hours, as required. Do not take more than 4 capsules in any 24 hour period.

Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Do not take for longer than 7 days unless you have been advised to do so by your doctor.

Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose.

Avoid alcohol whilst taking this medicine.

If you take too many capsules by mistake, contact your doctor or pharmacist straight away.

If symptoms persist or worsen, or if new symptoms occur, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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.

Possible side effects are:

  • fast heart rate
  • changes in heart rhythm
  • palpitations
  • high blood pressure
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • headache and occasionally urine retention

in males. Text revised: October 2018.


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: 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 your medicine

Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use these capsules after the expiry date on the pack.

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging to protect from moisture.

  • 6. What is in this medicine?

Each capsule contains the active ingredient phenylephrine hydrochloride 12.2 mg.

Also contains: maize starch, lactose monohydrate, pregelatinised starch, magnesium stearate.

The capsule shells are made of gelatin and contain the colours quinoline yellow (E104), titanium dioxide (E171).

These capsules are available in a pack size of 12 capsules.

  • 7. Who makes this medicine?

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