PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Each tablet contains:

• Paracetamol 500 mg (pain relief & fever reduction)
• Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg (nasal decongestant)

These act together to relieve multiple cold and flu symptoms.

Uses / Indications

• Relief of cold and flu symptoms during the day
• Blocked or congested nose and sinuses
• Headache, fever, and sore throat
• Sinus pain and general “flu-like” discomfort

Direction of Use

• Adults and children over 12 years: usually 1 tablet every 4–6 hours
• Maximum dose: do not exceed the recommended daily limit (follow leaflet/doctor advice)
• Short-term use only (generally up to 3–5 days unless advised)
• Swallow with water

Side Effects

Common or possible effects:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Nervousness or difficulty sleeping
• Headache

Less common but serious:

• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• High blood pressure
• Difficulty passing urine
• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling)
• Rare mood changes or hallucinations

Warnings / Precautions

• Contains paracetamol → avoid combining with other paracetamol products (liver risk)
• Contains pseudoephedrine → can increase blood pressure and heart rate
• Avoid alcohol (increases side effects and liver strain)
• Not suitable for people with:
• Severe high blood pressure or heart disease
• Severe kidney or liver disease
• Glaucoma
• Prostate enlargement
• Avoid in children under 12 years
• Do not use with MAO inhibitors (dangerous interaction)

Drug Interactions

• MAO inhibitors (dangerous interaction)
• Other decongestants (risk of overdose effects)
• Antidepressants (may increase side effects)
• Beta-blockers and blood pressure medicines
• Alcohol, sedatives, and sleeping tablets
• Other paracetamol-containing medicines

Contraindications / Caution

Avoid if:

• Allergy to paracetamol, pseudoephedrine, or pholcodine
• Severe hypertension or heart disease
• Severe kidney impairment
• Respiratory failure or severe lung disease (risk of mucus retention)
• Use of MAOIs within last 14 days
• Taking other sympathomimetic drugs (stimulant/decongestant medicines)