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LEMSIP cough max mucus cough & cold oral powder sachets 200mg/1000mg/12.2mg 10
Lemsip Cough Max provides effective treatment for common colds and mucus coughs in the form of an easy-to-mix drink. Each sachet contains powerful ingredients that will relieve the symptoms of colds and coughs, helping you to get through the day. This medicine contains paracetamol for pain relief, Guaifenesin - an expectorant, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, which works to unblock nasal congestion. Suitable for adults and children aged 16 and over.
- Clears blocked noses
- Effectively treats mucus coughs
- Reduces pain
Lemsip Cough Max for Mucus contains paracetamol for pain relief, an expectorant named Guaifenesin and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, which works to unblock nasal congestion. This powerful combination acts quickly on your symptoms and can treat body aches, alleviate congestion to prevent headaches and cure a sore throat.
Lemsip is generally a safe medication, but you should be aware of the following side effects:
- Stomach discomfort and nausea
- Vomiting
- Allergic reactions
- Thrombocytopenia and other changes to the blood cells
- Diarrhoea
- Skin reactions, such as a rash
- Difficulty passing urine
How should I use Lemsip?
Lemsip comes in lemon-flavoured sachets, which dissolve in hot water like other hot beverages. Add some of your usual sweetener or enjoy the medicine alone. You can have one sachet every four to six hours, but don't consume more than four daily.
Who should avoid Lemsip Cough Max?
This medicine is only suitable for adults and children aged 16 and over. Do not use it if you have an overactive thyroid, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, an enlarged prostate, closed-angle glaucoma or a phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal gland). Do not use it if you are taking other decongestants, or if you are taking, or have taken in the last two weeks, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), a type of antidepressant. Please consult your doctor if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
When should I see a doctor?
Lemsip is a powerful medicine providing symptomatic relief for a blocked nose and other symptoms of common colds. However, if you still have symptoms after a few days of use, you should see a GP, as chesty coughs can be a sign of infections that require antibiotics.
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