What are Lemsip Max Day and Night capsules?

Lemsip Max Day and Night capsules are a remedy for symptoms of cold and flu. This pack contains 12 daytime capsules and 4 night time capsules, which have slightly different formulas that help you to feel more alert in the daytime, without keeping you from getting some sleep at night. If you’re suffering with a cold or the flu, Lemsip Max can help to ease your symptoms so you can feel more like yourself and get back to the important stuff!

Do I have a cold?

Colds are a common illness that most people suffer with at one point or another. Colds are usually harmless and will go away within a week or two, but they can make you feel rotten until they’ve cleared up. Some of the most common symptoms of a cold include:

• Sneezes
• Blocked or runny nose
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Pressure in your head and face, which can cause pressure headaches
• Aching muscles
• A raised temperature
• Loss of taste and smell

How will Lemsip Max Day and Night help to ease my cold and flu symptoms?

Lemsip Max Day and Night capsules contain three active ingredients, which work to ease your cold and flu symptoms. The first ingredient is paracetamol, a popular over the counter painkiller which is used to ease everyday aches and pains. Paracetamol helps to ease headaches, sore throats, and also to bring down fevers caused by cold and flu. The second active ingredient is phenylephrine, which is a decongestant. It works by reducing swelling in your nasal passages, easing congestion and relieving the pressure build up that can cause headaches. The final active ingredient is caffeine, which is a mild stimulant which helps to ease that tired, wiped out feeling you can experience throughout the day when you’re suffering with a cold or the flu. Caffeine is only included in the daytime capsules, so it shouldn’t stop you from getting some much-needed sleep at night.

Can I take this product if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product so you can be sure it’s the right treatment for you at this time. Lemsip Max Day and Night should not be taken by women who have a history of pre-eclampsia.

Can I take this product if I’m taking other medication?

If you’re taking any other medication, including those you’ve obtained without a prescription, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lemsip Max capsules. This especially applies if you are taking:

• Other products which contain paracetamol. You should not take this product at the same time as any other paracetamol products
• Depression medication called MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), or have taken one within the past 14 days. You should not take this product if you are taking MAOIs.
• Any other cough and cold medicines
• Beta-blockers, which are used for high blood pressure, and leg pain caused by vascular problems or Raynaud’s syndrome
• Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, protriptyline, etc.
• Any other decongestants
• Barbiturates, which are used to treat sleep problems or epilepsy
• Medicines used to treat blood cholesterol (cholestyramine)
• Medicines used to treat nausea and vomiting, e.g. metoclopramide, domperidone
• Blood thinning drugs, e.g. warfarin
• Digoxin and cardiac glycosides
• Cimetidine, which is used to treat stomach acid
• Disulfiram, which is used to treat alcoholism
• Oral contraceptives

Can I drive after taking these capsules?

These capsules can sometimes cause side effects that may affect your driving, such as difficulty sleeping, restlessness, mental confusion, etc. If you experience any of these symptoms while using this product, so not attempt to drive or use any tools or machinery until you are absolutely certain that you are safe to do so.

How to take Lemsip Max Day and Night Capsules

• Daytime – Take 2 of the red and yellow daytime capsules every 4 – 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 red and yellow capsules within 24 hours
• Night time – Take 2 of the blue and red night time capsules at night, if needed

Do not take more than 8 Lemsip Max Day and Night capsules within any 24-hour period. Swallow these capsules whole with a sip of water.

When should Lemsip Max not be used?

Lemsip Max capsules are not suitable for children under the age of 16. Do not take this product if you are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine, phenylephrine hydrochloride, or any of the other listed ingredients. Do not take this product if you:

• Have a serious heart condition
• Have high blood pressure or an overactive thyroid
• Are taking depression medication called MAOIs, or have taken one within the past 14 days
• Are taking other sympathomimetic decongestants
• Have an enlarged prostate

You should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you:

• Have Raynaud’s syndrome
• Have diabetes mellitus
• Have problems with your liver or kidneys
• Have a history of stomach ulcer
• Have non-cirrhotic liver disease
• Have closed-angle glaucoma

Does this product have any side effects?

Like all medications, Lemsip Max Cold and Flu capsules can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. These include:

• Serious skin reactions, although these are very rare
• Allergic reactions, e.g. skin rashes, itching, etc.
• Blood disorders, e.g. thrombocytopenia (a reduction in blood platelets which may make you bruise or bleed more easily), pancytopenia (a reduction in white and red blood cells, agranulocytosis, leucopenia, neutropenia (a reduction in white blood cells which may make infections more likely)
• Stomach problems, e.g. feeling sick, being sick, abdominal discomfort
• Difficulty sleeping (insomnia), restlessness, nervousness, mental confusion
• Difficulty sleeping which can be caused by taking caffeine before bed
• Difficulty passing urine, especially in men

If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist right away. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.

How to store this product

Store in a cool, dry place which is below 25 degrees C. Do not use this product if the expiry date printed on the original packaging has passed. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Important Information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.

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