PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Each tablet contains:

• Paracetamol 500 mg → relieves pain and fever
• Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg → decongestant that relieves blocked nose and sinus pressure

This combination is used for cold, flu, and sinus symptoms.

Uses / Indications

• Blocked or stuffy nose
• Sinus congestion and pressure
• Headache from cold or sinusitis
• Fever
• Cold and flu symptoms
• Allergic or non-allergic rhinitis

Direction of Use

• Adults and children 16 years and over
• Usually 2 tablets every 4–6 hours
• Maximum 8 tablets in 24 hours
• Short-term use only
• Swallow with water

Side Effects

Common effects:

• Nervousness or restlessness
• Difficulty sleeping
• Dizziness
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Dry mouth or throat

Less common but important:

• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• High blood pressure
• Anxiety or agitation
• Urinary retention
• Rare confusion or hallucinations

Warnings / Precautions

• Contains paracetamol → avoid other paracetamol medicines (liver risk)
• Contains pseudoephedrine → may raise blood pressure and heart rate
• Avoid alcohol (increases side effects and liver strain)
• Not suitable for:
• Severe hypertension or heart disease
• Hyperthyroidism
• Glaucoma
• Prostate enlargement
• Avoid driving if you feel dizzy or restless
• Do not use with MAO inhibitors (dangerous interaction)

Drug Interactions

• MAO inhibitors (very dangerous blood pressure reaction)
• Other decongestants or cold medicines
• Antidepressants (tricyclics/SSRIs)
• Blood pressure medicines (reduced effectiveness)
• Alcohol
• Other paracetamol-containing products

Contraindications / Caution

Avoid if:

• Allergy to paracetamol or pseudoephedrine
• Severe high blood pressure
• Serious heart disease
• Severe liver or kidney disease
• Hyperthyroidism
• Recent MAOI use (within 14 days)