BEECHAMS oral powder sachets 600mg/50mg 10

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BEECHAMS oral powder sachets 600mg/50mg 10

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Product features
Beechams Powders is a dissolvable oral medication that soothes pain, and cold and flu symptoms, such as throat discomfort, headaches, fever, nasal congestion and chills. Due to its powerful ingredients, Beechams Powders may also relieve neuralgia, migraines, and toothache. Aspirin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), alleviates inflammation and pain, while caffeine is a gentle stimulant. Beechams Powders are suitable for adults and adolescents over 16 years, and contains the active ingredients aspirin and caffeine.
- Relieves symptoms of cold and flu
- Contains aspirin and caffeine
- Easily dissolves in water
- Ideal for anyone who can't swallow whole tablets

Overview

Beechams Powders act rapidly to relieve bothersome cold and flu symptoms due to a combination of caffeine and aspirin. Aspirin treats mild to moderate pain, such as rheumatic pain and headaches, lowers inflammation and reduces your temperature when you have a fever. Caffeine acts as a mild stimulant and enhances the painkilling effects of paracetamol.

FAQ

How does Beechams Powders work?
Beechams Powders work quickly to ease aches and pains, such as sore throat pain and headaches, while also reducing temperature caused by fever. Aspirin belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), it stops the activity of a substance in the body named cyclooxygenase (COX), while the other ingredient, caffeine, reduces the overall grogginess associated with the flu and colds.
Can I take Beechams Powders and paracetamol together?
No. Avoid taking Beechams Powders with other medicines that contain a painkiller like paracetamol. Also, Beechams Powders may interact with other over-the-counter decongestant medications, so avoid taking other products containing these painkillers or decongestants.
Do Beechams Powders still exist?
Yes. Most national pharmacies and supermarkets stock Beechams Powders products. You can also purchase Beechams Powders through Pharmacy Online.
Is taking medicine in powder form faster?
When powder dissolves in water, it's digested and absorbed more swiftly and easily than a capsule or tablet, as they need breaking down first before they're digested and absorbed.
Why should I take Beechams Powders?
Beechams Powders are excellent for those who can't swallow whole tablets, as when you take one of these sachets, it dissolves in water, offering effortless consumption.

Side Effects

As with all medications, Beechams Powders may trigger side effects, for example:

Ulcers or perforation of the stomach: Feeling sick, being sick, extreme abdominal discomfort. Anyone with a sensitive stomach may experience irritation and bleeding (notice blood in their stools), or vomit up blood or dark particles (that look like ground coffee).
Extreme allergic responses: Breathing problems, swelling of the lips, mouth, and tongue, asthma attacks or chest tightening (in people with an aspirin allergy).
Bruising, bleeding, or yellowing of the skin and eyes if the blood fails to clot (rare).
Weakness, generalised swelling, lethargy, shortness of breath, water retention, tinnitus or short-term hearing loss.
Nervousness and dizziness (due to high caffeine intake).

If you notice any of these effects, cease taking this medicine promptly and speak to your GP or Pharmacy Online pharmacist.