PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

This product comes in two different capsule types:

Day capsules

• Paracetamol 500 mg → pain and fever relief
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg → nasal decongestant (unblocks nose/sinuses)
• Caffeine 25 mg → stimulant (reduces tiredness, improves alertness)

Night capsules

• Paracetamol 500 mg
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg
  (no caffeine → less stimulation, better for sleep)

Uses / Indications

• Cold and flu symptoms
• Blocked or runny nose
• Sinus pressure and congestion
• Headache and fever
• Sore throat discomfort
• Daytime fatigue (day capsules)
• Night-time congestion affecting sleep

Direction of Use

• Adults and children 16 years and over
• Day: 2 capsules every 4–6 hours (max 6 day capsules/day)
• Night: 2 capsules at bedtime
• Maximum total: 8 capsules in 24 hours
• Short-term use only (usually max 3–5 days)
• Swallow whole with water, do not chew

Side Effects

Common:

• Insomnia (from caffeine in day capsules)
• Nervousness or restlessness
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness or headache

Less common but important:

• Increased blood pressure
• Fast heartbeat (palpitations)
• Anxiety or agitation
• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling)
• Liver damage risk in overdose (paracetamol)

Warnings / Precautions

• Contains paracetamol → avoid other paracetamol medicines (liver risk)
• Contains phenylephrine → may raise blood pressure
• Contains caffeine → may cause insomnia or jitteriness
• Avoid alcohol
• Use cautiously in:
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Thyroid disorders
• Glaucoma
• Prostate enlargement
• Do NOT use with MAO inhibitors (dangerous interaction)

Drug Interactions

• MAO inhibitors (dangerous hypertension reaction)
• Other decongestants
• Antidepressants (SSRIs / tricyclics)
• Blood pressure medicines
• Alcohol
• Other paracetamol-containing products

Contraindications / Caution

Avoid if:

• Allergy to paracetamol, phenylephrine, or caffeine
• Severe hypertension or heart disease
• Severe liver or kidney disease
• Hyperthyroidism
• Glaucoma
• Recent MAOI use (within 14 days)