BENYLIN 4-FLU tablets 12.5mg/500mg/22.5mg 24
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BENYLIN 4-FLU tablets 12.5mg/500mg/22.5mg 24
Medication features
Benylin 4 Flu Tablets reduce the four main flu symptoms associated with colds and influenza (flu), including coughing, body aches, feverishness, and nasal congestion. Paracetamol soothes aches and pains and a high temperature (feverishness), while diphenhydramine (an antihistamine) reduces sneezing, coughing and runny noses. Pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) clears blocked noses. Benylin 4 Flu Tablets are suitable for adults and children aged 10 and above.
- Alleviate flu and cold symptoms
- Decrease congestion
- Work to relieve pain
- A remedy for irritating coughs and runny noses
Overview
NOTE: After selecting this product, you will need to complete a short assessment, so we can make sure this medication is suitable for you. Pricing is provided as a reference only. The final decision on issuing this medication remains with our Prescriber / Pharmacist.
Benylin 4 Flu Tablets combine three powerful ingredients: diphenhydramine, paracetamol and pseudoephedrine to reduce the four main flu symptoms: body pains and aches, feverishness, stuffy/runny nose and coughing.
FAQ
How many Benylin 4 Flu Tablets can I take?
Adults and children aged 16 plus: Swallow two tablets. Do not take any more than four doses in a 24-hour period.
Children aged between 10 and 15 years: Swallow one tablet. Do not exceed four doses in 24 hours.
Do Benylin 4 Flu Tablets make you drowsy?
Yes, there's a chance Benylin 4 Flu may cause drowsiness. If you're affected, avoid driving or using machinery.
Who shouldn't take Benylin 4 Flu Tablets?
- Anyone who takes or has taken isocarboxazid, phenelzine, moclobemide, tranylcypromine (antidepressants) or rasagiline or selegiline (anti-Parkinson's medicines) in the last 14 days.
- Children below 10 years old.
- If you know you have specific allergies or intolerances and are sensitive to any ingredient in Benylin 4 Flu Tablets, study the ingredients detailed in the leaflet included with the medicine.
Side Effects
As with all medicines, Benylin 4 Flu Tablets may cause side effects. However, you probably won't experience any. If you do, then the symptoms are normally mild.
If you notice any of the following, discontinue using this medication and seek medical help promptly:
- Skin rashes, blistering, peeling or itchy skin (allergic reaction).
- Feeling unusually fatigued, unexpected bleeding or bruising.
- Getting more illnesses than usual (colds).
Paracetamol may cause side effects, but this is extremely rare:
- Paranoid delusions and hallucinations.
- Seizures.
- Abnormal liver function blood tests.
If you notice any of these symptoms, discontinue using Benylin 4 Flu Tablets and contact your GP:
- Insomnia and restlessness.
- Erratic heartbeat.
- Increased blood pressure.
- Rapid heartbeat.
Other rarer side effects associated with Benylin 4 Flu Tablets include:
- Feeling drowsy.
- Problems performing tasks.
- An upset stomach.
- Headache.
- Problems urinating.
- Visual disturbances (blurriness).
- Mouth dryness.
- Thicker phlegm.
- Common: Anxiousness, irritability, excitability, feeling sick and vomiting.
- Rare: tremors, reduced blood pressure, shaking, feeling dizzy, feeling confused, a blood disorder, slurred speech.
