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

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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 the ingredients of Beechams cold and flu capsules. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using this medicines will experience that or any side effect. Paracetamol is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy. However, caffeine consumption should be limited in pregnancy, and phenylephrine has blood vessel constricting effects that could restrict blood supply to the placenta, or cause problems for women with a history of pre-eclampsia. As a result, this medicine is not usually recommended for use by women who are pregnant. Seek further medical advice from your doctor, pharmacist or midwife. 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. 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 the ingredients of Beechams all in one. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using Beechams all in one will experience that or any side effect.

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Don't take Beechams flu plus hot drinks 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. DO NOT TAKE MORE MEDICINE THAN THE LABEL TELLS YOU TO. IF YOU DO NOT GET BETTER, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. Consult your doctor: Before taking this medicine, if you are under the care of your doctor or receiving prescribed medicines or are pregnant. If you suffer from kidney or liver disease. Do not take with other flu, cold or decongestant products and avoid excessive intake of caffeine. Contains paracetamol. Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine. Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine, even if you feel well. KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN. Phenylephrine overdosage is likely to result in effects similar to those listed under adverse reactions. Additional symptoms may include, irritability, restlessness, hypertension, and possibly reflex bradycardia. In severe cases confusion, hallucinations, seizures and arrhythmias may occur. However the amount required to produce serious phenylephrine toxicity would be greater than that required to cause paracetamol-related liver toxicity. This product should not be used by patients taking other sympathomimetics (such as decongestants, appetite suppressants and amphetamine-like psychostimulants). Don't take Beechams cold and flu capsules if you're taking any of the following medicines, because the combination may increase your blood pressure:

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Find out more about which painkiller to choose for different types of aches and pains in our full painkillers guide Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose- galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. Paracetamol: is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is metabolised in the liver and excreted in the urine, mainly as glucoronide and sulphate conjugates. Medical advice should be sought before using this product in patients with these conditions:Medical advice should be sought before taking this medicine in patients with: glutathione depletion due to metabolic deficiencies.Excessive intake of caffeine (e.g. coffee, tea and some canned drinks) should be avoided while taking this product. If you're taking medicines for high blood pressure you shouldn't take Beechams flu plus hot drinks, because the decongestant may make your blood pressure medicine less effective. There are several on the market that claim to be able to prevent a cold or nip it in the bud at the first sign of symptoms.