PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Day capsules

• Paracetamol 500 mg (pain and fever relief)
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg (nasal decongestant)
• Caffeine 25 mg (reduces tiredness, mild stimulant)

Uses / Indications

Used for relief of cold, flu, and sinus symptoms, including:

• Blocked or stuffy nose
• Sinus pressure and pain
• Headache
• Fever
• Body aches
• Daytime tiredness (day capsules)
• Night-time congestion affecting sleep

Direction of Use

• Adults and children 16 years and over
• Daytime: usually 2 capsules every 4–6 hours (max 3 doses/day)
• Night-time: 2 capsules at bedtime
• Do not exceed total daily limit (max 8 capsules/day)
• Swallow whole with water
• Do not chew
• Short-term use only (usually max 3 days without medical advice)

Side Effects

Common or possible:

• Dry mouth
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Restlessness or trouble sleeping (especially day capsules due to caffeine)
• Dizziness or headache
• Increased heart rate or palpitations

Less common but serious:

• High blood pressure
• Anxiety or agitation
• Urinary retention
• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling)
• Rare heart rhythm changes

Warnings / Precautions

• Contains paracetamol → do NOT combine with other paracetamol medicines
• Contains phenylephrine → can increase blood pressure
• Day capsules contain caffeine → may cause insomnia or jitteriness
• Avoid alcohol (increases side effects and liver risk)
• 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 (can cause severe blood pressure rise)
• Other decongestants (overdose risk)
• Antidepressants (especially tricyclics/SSRIs)
• Blood pressure medicines (may be less effective)
• Sedatives or alcohol (worsened side effects)
• Other paracetamol-containing products

Contraindications / Caution

Avoid if:

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