Day Nurse Tablets | 18s
Day Nurse Tablets are a non-drowsy daytime cold & flu relief containing paracetamol and pseudoephedrine to reduce fever, aches and congestion. For adults and adolescents 12+. Relieves headache, sore throat, sinus pressure and a blocked nose while helping you keep going.
£8.50
Description
Who is Day Nurse Tablets Suitable For?
- Adults (including the elderly) and adolescents aged 12+ with daytime symptoms of colds or flu: fever, headache, sore throat, sinus pain/pressure, nasal congestion.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Paracetamol 500 mg – pain relief and fever reduction.
- Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg – decongestant to relieve a blocked nose and sinuses.
Other ingredients: standard tablet excipients (see pack leaflet).
How to Use / Dosage Instructions
Route: Oral. Swallow with water.
Minimum interval: 4 hours. Max doses: 3 in 24 hours.
- Adults (incl. elderly): 2 tablets up to three times daily as required.
- Ages 16–18: 1–2 tablets up to three times daily as required.
- Ages 12–15: 1 tablet up to three times daily as required.
Duration: Do not use for more than 5 days without medical advice.
Possible Side Effects
Common: nervousness, insomnia, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea/vomiting (usually mild and short-lived).
Rare/very rare but serious:
- Allergic reactions (rash, wheeze, facial swelling).
- Raised blood pressure or palpitations.
- Severe tummy pain/bloody diarrhoea (stop—possible ischaemic colitis).
- Severe headache/confusion/vision changes or seizures (stop—report immediately; rare syndromes have been seen with sympathomimetics).
- Sudden vision loss (stop and seek urgent help).
- Severe skin rash with small pustules (stop).
Warnings and Precautions
Do not use Day Nurse Tablets if:
- You’re allergic to paracetamol or pseudoephedrine.
- You’re taking MAOIs/moclobemide now or within the last 14 days, beta-blockers, or other sympathomimetics/decongestants.
- You have severe renal impairment.
Use with caution and seek advice if you have: hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, prostatic hypertrophy, glaucoma, hepatic impairment, psychosis, diabetes, arrhythmias, phaeochromocytoma, or if taking antihypertensives/vasoconstrictors (e.g., ergot alkaloids). Risk of liver injury with paracetamol in certain settings; avoid exceeding doses. Rare issues reported with sympathomimetics and in peri-operative settings—stop 24 h before general anaesthesia using volatile halogenated agents.
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not recommended unless a clinician advises it.
Driving/machinery: If dizzy, do not drive or use machines.
Interactions with Other Medicines
Avoid with other paracetamol-containing products and other cold/flu decongestants. Caution with antihypertensives, ergot derivatives, enzyme-inducing drugs, and flucloxacillin (rare risk of high anion gap metabolic acidosis in predisposed patients). Pseudoephedrine may trigger a positive anti-doping test.
When to Consult a Pharmacist or Doctor
- Symptoms persist/worsen after 5 days.
- You develop chest pain, severe headache, visual changes, shortness of breath, or allergic swelling.
- You have underlying conditions affected by decongestants or are on interacting medicines.
Storage Information
Store below 25 °C in the original pack. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
FAQs (not covered above)
1) Can I take Day Nurse Tablets with ibuprofen?
Yes, but do not combine with other paracetamol products. Ask if unsure.
2) Can I use Day Nurse Tablets alongside an antihistamine?
Often fine for colds/flu; check with a pharmacist to avoid duplication or interactions.
3) Will Day Nurse Tablets keep me awake?
It’s non-drowsy, but pseudoephedrine can cause restlessness/insomnia in some—avoid late-evening doses.
4) Is Day Nurse Tablets okay with high blood pressure?
Not usually—decongestants can raise BP. Seek pharmacist/GP advice first.
5) Sports testing concerns?
Pseudoephedrine may cause a positive test at certain concentrations; athletes should consult their governing body.
