PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Each tablet contains:

• Paracetamol 250 mg (pain relief and fever reduction)
• Guaifenesin 100 mg (expectorant that loosens mucus)
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg (nasal decongestant)

These work together for multi-symptom cold and flu relief.

Uses / Indications

• Cold and flu symptoms
• Chesty (productive) cough
• Blocked nose and sinus congestion
• Headache, fever, and body aches
• Sore throat
• Catarrh and chest mucus

It is designed as an “all-in-one” cold and flu medicine for multiple symptoms at once.

Direction of Use

• Adults and children 12 years and over
• 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed
• Maximum 8 tablets in 24 hours
• Do not use for more than 5 days
• Swallow with water
• Do not exceed recommended dose

Side Effects

Possible effects include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache or dizziness
• Difficulty sleeping
• Nervousness or anxiety
• Increased blood pressure
• Skin rash or allergic reactions
• Rare: fast heartbeat or urinary retention

Overdose risk mainly comes from paracetamol (liver damage) if combined with other paracetamol medicines.

Warnings / Precautions

• Contains paracetamol → do NOT take with other paracetamol products
• Avoid alcohol (increases liver risk)
• Can increase blood pressure (phenylephrine)
• Use carefully in:
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Thyroid disorders
• Glaucoma
• Prostate enlargement
• Do not use with MAO inhibitors (dangerous interaction)
• May cause dizziness → avoid driving if affected

Drug Interactions

• MAO inhibitors (very dangerous)
• Other decongestants (overdose effects)
• Antidepressants (especially tricyclics/SSRIs)
• Beta-blockers and blood pressure medicines
• Alcohol
• Other paracetamol-containing medicines

Contraindications / Caution

Avoid if:

• Allergy to any ingredient
• Severe liver or kidney disease
• Severe high blood pressure or heart disease
• Hyperthyroidism
• Glaucoma
• Enlarged prostate
• Recent MAOI use (within 14 days)