Lemsip Max Cough & Cold Sachets 5 Pack

• Empty one sachet into a mug, fill with hot but not boiling water and stir. Let it cool to a comfortable drinking temperature.
• Adults, the elderly and children aged 16 and over: one sachet up to four times a day, leaving at least 4 hours between doses.
• Do not take more than 4 sachets in 24 hours.
• Not for anyone under 16 years.
• Talk to your doctor if your symptoms have not improved after 3 days.

Safety information

Who should not use it

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to paracetamol, guaifenesin or any of the ingredients, if you have porphyria, if you are already taking another paracetamol-containing product, a decongestant, or another cold and flu medicine, or if you are under 16 years of age.

Warnings & precautions

Never take this alongside another paracetamol-containing product - at 1000mg a sachet this is a full adult dose. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist first if you have liver or kidney problems, and do not drink alcohol while taking it. If you weigh under 50kg, are dehydrated or undernourished, or drink heavily, do not take more than 2 sachets in 24 hours. Each sachet contains sucrose, which matters if you are diabetic, and aspartame, a source of phenylalanine, which matters if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). It also has a notable sodium content - about 6% of the recommended daily maximum per sachet.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless your doctor or pharmacist has told you to take it.

Possible side effects

Side effects are uncommon. Allergic reactions such as a skin rash can occur, and very rarely more serious skin reactions or changes in the blood. Stop taking it and get medical help straight away if you develop a rash, blistering, swelling of the face or throat, or difficulty breathing.

Always read the label

This is a medicine. Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Each sachet contains paracetamol 1000mg and guaifenesin 200mg. Also contains sucrose and aspartame (a source of phenylalanine).

Lemsip Max Cough & Cold Sachets 5 Pack Patient Information Leaflet