Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon Sachets

Description

Who is it Suitable For?

• Adults, the elderly, and children aged 16 years and over.
• Provides relief from multiple cold and flu symptoms, including fever, nasal congestion, sore throat, headache, and body aches.
• Not suitable for children under 16.

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

Active ingredients (per sachet):

• Paracetamol 650mg – relieves pain and reduces fever.
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10mg – nasal decongestant that reduces swelling in nasal passages.

Other ingredients include: Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), citric acid, sucrose, aspartame, sodium citrate, saccharin sodium, curcumin (E100), lactose, polysorbate 80 (E433), silica (E551), caster sugar, and lemon flavour.

How to Use / Dosage Instructions

• Adults, elderly, and children 16+: Dissolve one sachet in hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until dissolved and sweeten if desired.
• Take every 4–6 hours as required, up to a maximum of 4 sachets in 24 hours.
• Do not give to children under 16.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Use for short-term relief only; consult a pharmacist or doctor if symptoms persist for more than 5 days.

Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, side effects are possible:

• Common: Nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, raised blood pressure, palpitations.
• Rare: Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling), difficulty passing urine (especially in men).
• Very rare: Blood disorders, liver damage (especially with overdose or alcohol misuse), severe skin reactions.

Seek urgent medical help if you experience breathing difficulties, severe rash, swelling of face/lips/tongue, or jaundice.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not use if you:

• Are allergic to any of the ingredients.
• Have high blood pressure, serious heart disease, overactive thyroid, diabetes, phaeochromocytoma, or glaucoma.
• Are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14 days.
• Are taking other decongestants or paracetamol-containing products.

Use with caution if you:

• Have liver or kidney disease.
• Have Raynaud’s syndrome.
• Have an intolerance to sugars or are on a low sodium diet.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Not recommended without medical advice, especially if you have a history of pre-eclampsia.

Driving/machinery:
Unlikely to impair ability; however, dizziness may occur in some people.

Interactions with Other Medicines

• Avoid taking with other paracetamol-containing products.
• May interact with warfarin and other blood thinners, increasing bleeding risk.
• Interacts with some antidepressants (tricyclics, MAOIs), beta-blockers, digoxin, and medicines for migraine (ergot derivatives).
• Risk of metabolic acidosis when combined with flucloxacillin.

When to Consult a Pharmacist or Doctor

• If symptoms persist beyond 5 days.
• If you develop severe side effects.
• If you accidentally take more than the stated dose.
• If you have other health conditions or take multiple medications.

Storage Information

• Store below 25°C in the original packaging.
• Do not use after expiry date.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

FAQs

1. Can I take Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon with other paracetamol medicines?
   No—do not combine with any other paracetamol-containing products.
2. How long does it take to work?
   Relief is usually felt within 30–60 minutes.
3. Can I drive after taking it?
   Yes, unless you feel dizzy or unwell.
4. Can I take it on an empty stomach?
   Yes, but taking after food may reduce stomach upset.
5. Can diabetics take Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon?
   Each sachet contains sugar; consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.

Additional information

Brand

Lemsip