Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night Capsules | 16

Description

 

What are Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night Capsules?

Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night Capsules are a day and night cold and flu capsules option for targeted symptom relief when you feel congested, headachy, and wiped out. They’re designed to reduce nasal swelling (so you can breathe more easily) and ease pain and fever, and then keep things going with a daytime formula that includes caffeine to help with fatigue.

This product is commonly searched as head cold relief capsules because it targets the “heavy head” feeling alongside congestion and headache.

 

Who is it suitable for?

• Adults, the elderly, and children aged 16 years and over.
• Do not give to children under 16 years.

 

Active Ingredients (exact strength)

Day capsule (per capsule):

• Paracetamol 500 mg
• Caffeine 25 mg
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg

Night capsule (per capsule):

• Paracetamol 500 mg
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg

Other ingredients (excipients):
Maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate, talc.
Capsule shell: gelatin plus colourings (Day: quinoline yellow E104, titanium dioxide E171, patent blue V E131, erythrosine E127; Night: titanium dioxide E171, erythrosine E127, indigo carmine E132).

 

How to use

For oral use only. Swallow capsules whole with water. Do not chew.

Adults, the elderly and children aged 16 years and over:

• Take 2 red/yellow Day capsules every 4–6 hours during the day as needed, up to 3 times in 24 hours.
• Then take 2 dark blue/light blue Night capsules at bedtime if needed.

Maximum in 24 hours: 6 Day capsules + 2 Night capsules (8 capsules total).
Leave at least 4 hours between doses.

Important: There are different capsules for day and night. Follow the pack instructions carefully.

 

How long to take it for

• If you do not feel better or feel worse after 3 days, speak to a doctor or pharmacist.

 

Possible side effects (plain English)

Most people do not get side effects, but they can happen.

Stop taking and get medical advice urgently if you notice:

• Allergic reaction (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
• High blood pressure symptoms (bad headache, vomiting, palpitations).
• Heart rate changes (faster or slower heartbeat).
• Unusual bruising/bleeding, fever, sore throat or mouth ulcers (possible blood changes).
• Very rare serious skin reactions (severe blistering/rash).

Other possible effects:

• Nausea.
• Trouble sleeping.
• Tingling or coolness of the skin.
• Difficulty passing urine (more likely if you have an enlarged prostate).

 

Warnings and precautions

• CONTAINS PARACETAMOL. Do not take anything else containing paracetamol at the same time (including other cold/flu products).
• Overdose risk: taking too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage. Get urgent medical help even if you feel okay.
• Ask for advice before use if you have liver or kidney problems, especially because severe renal impairment is a contraindication.
• Avoid excessive caffeine intake (coffee, tea, energy drinks) while taking this, because the Day capsules already contain caffeine.
• This medicine is essentially “sodium-free” (less than 23 mg sodium per capsule).

 

Do not take if (contraindications)

Do not use this medicine if you:

• Are allergic to any ingredient.
• Have high blood pressure or severe heart/cardiovascular disease.
• Have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
• Have severe liver impairment or severe kidney impairment.
• Have diabetes mellitus, phaeochromocytoma, or angle-closure glaucoma.
• Are currently taking (or have taken in the last 2 weeks) monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression.
• Are taking tricyclic antidepressants or beta-blockers (medical advice needed).
• Are taking other sympathomimetics (e.g., decongestants, stimulants, appetite suppressants, some asthma/congestion medicines).
• Have prostatic enlargement (avoid).

 

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

 

Driving and machinery

This medicine can cause effects like dizziness or sleep disturbance in some people. If you feel affected, avoid driving or operating machinery.

 

Interactions with other medicines

Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use if you take:

• MAOIs (within the last 2 weeks), tricyclic antidepressants, barbiturates.
• Other sympathomimetics (including decongestants, stimulants, appetite suppressants, some asthma meds).
• Antihypertensives (including beta-blockers/vasodilators).
• Warfarin or other anticoagulants (bleeding risk can increase with regular paracetamol).
• Metoclopramide or domperidone (can change paracetamol absorption).
• Colestyramine (can reduce paracetamol absorption).
• Flucloxacillin: rare but serious risk of a blood/chemistry problem (high anion gap metabolic acidosis), especially with severe kidney problems, sepsis, malnutrition, or chronic alcoholism.

 

When to consult a doctor or pharmacist

Get advice if:

• Symptoms last more than 3 days or worsen.
• You have chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, confusion, or persistent high fever.
• You have liver/kidney disease, diabetes, circulation problems (including Raynaud’s), thyroid disease, prostate enlargement, glaucoma, or you take regular medicines.
• You accidentally take more than the recommended dose.

 

Storage

• Do not store above 25°C.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date on the pack.

 

FAQs

Can I take this with my usual cold and flu drink/sachets?
Not if they contain paracetamol (many do). Doubling up is how people end up in A&E pretending they “didn’t realise”.

What’s the difference between the Day and Night capsules?
The Day capsules include caffeine to help with tiredness and can enhance pain relief. The Night capsules do not include caffeine.

Can I take the Night capsules during the day?
You should follow the pack directions: Day capsules in the day, Night capsules at bedtime if needed.

What if I miss a dose?
Take the next dose when needed, keeping at least 4 hours between doses. Do not take a double dose.

Does this help with sinus pressure and a heavy head?
Yes, it’s commonly used for blocked nose and sinus pressure relief, alongside headache and cold/flu aches.

 

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