PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Each capsule typically contains:

• Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 500 mg → relieves pain and fever
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg → nasal decongestant (unblocks nose and sinuses)
• Caffeine 25 mg → helps reduce tiredness and boosts alertness

These ingredients work together to relieve sinus pressure, congestion, headache, and flu-like symptoms.

Uses / Indications

• Sinus congestion and pressure
• Blocked or stuffy nose
• Headache due to sinusitis or cold
• Fever
• Aches and pains from cold or flu
• Tiredness during illness

Direction of Use

• Adults and children 16 years and over
• Usually 2 capsules every 4 hours as needed
• Maximum 8 capsules in 24 hours (4 doses)
• Short-term use only (generally max 3 days unless advised)
• Swallow whole with water
• Do not take with other paracetamol-containing products

Side Effects

Common or possible effects:

• Nervousness or restlessness (caffeine effect)
• Difficulty sleeping
• Dizziness or headache
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Increased heart rate or palpitations
• Dry mouth

Serious (less common):

• High blood pressure
• Anxiety or agitation
• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling)
• Rare liver damage (paracetamol overdose risk)

Warnings / Precautions

• Contains paracetamol → do not combine with other paracetamol medicines
• May increase blood pressure (phenylephrine)
• Can cause insomnia due to caffeine
• Avoid alcohol (increases liver risk)
• Use cautiously in:
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Liver or kidney problems
• Thyroid disorders
• Glaucoma
• Not suitable with MAO inhibitors (dangerous interaction)

Drug Interactions

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

Contraindications / Caution

Avoid if:

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