Boots Max Strength Cold and Flu Day and Night Capsules
(Caffeine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- If symptoms worsen or do not improve you must see a doctor
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This pack contains two types of capsule both containing Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. The Day capsules are to take during the daytime. The Night capsules are to take at bedtime only. Paracetamol is a painkiller that also helps reduce fever. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a decongestant, which helps to relieve a blocked up nose. In addition the capsule that you take in the daytime contains Caffeine, which helps relieve tiredness associated with colds and flu. Caffeine helps increase the pain relief effect of paracetamol.
This medicine can be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu including aches and pains, sore throat, headache, blocked nose and fever during the day and night. It can also help to relieve tiredness and drowsiness during the day.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 12 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you have severe heart or blood vessel disease
If you have high blood pressure
If you have a stomach ulcer, or have had one
If you have an overactive thyroid
If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression) or you have taken them in the last 14 days
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor tells you to
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have severe kidney or liver problems (including a disease caused by drinking alcohol)
- If you have diabetes
- If you have been told by your doctor that you have Raynaud’s Phenomenon, a condition caused by poor circulation in the hands and feet
Other important information
Do not drink alcohol (e.g. wine, beer, spirits) whilst taking this medicine.
Do not take the medicine if you are dependent on alcohol.
If you take other medicines
This medicine contains paracetamol. Do not take with other paracetamol-containing products.
Before you take these capsules, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Metoclopramide or domperidone for feeling sick or being sick (may increase the pain relief effect of paracetamol)
- Colestyramine for reducing blood fat levels (may reduce the pain relief effect of paracetamol)
- Warfarin or other blood thinners - if you take warfarin you can take occasional amounts of this medicine but talk to your doctor first before you take it on a regular basis
- Barbiturates (for epilepsy or to help you sleep)
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Other decongestants
- Medicines for high blood pressure, heart or circulatory problems
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that capsule.
This pack contains two types of capsule.
The Day capsules are for you to take during the day.
The Night capsules are for you to take at bedtime only.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: Take two Day capsules every four to six hours, when you need to
And
Take two Night capsules at bedtime only, at least four hours after the last day capsule.
Don’t take more than 8 capsules in 24 hours.
Swallow each capsule whole with water. Do not chew.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended.
If your symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
This medicine does not contain a sleep aid.
If you take too many capsules: Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the capsules. See a doctor at once:
- Difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, neck or throat, (severe allergic reactions)
- Fast, slow or irregular heartbeat
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Skin rash, tingling and coolness of the skin
- A rise in blood pressure with headache, being sick
- Unusual bruising or infections such as sore throats - this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood
- Feeling sick, difficulty in sleeping – these effects are probably caused by the caffeine in the day capsules
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
The Day capsules contain Caffeine 25 mg, Paracetamol 500 mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 6.1 mg, which are the active ingredients.
As well as the active ingredients, the Day capsules also contain maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate, talc. The capsule shell contains gelatin and colours, which are titanium dioxide (E171), quinoline yellow (E104), patent blue V (E131), erythrosine (E127).
The Night capsules contain Paracetamol 500 mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 6.1 mg, which are the active ingredients.
As well as the active ingredients the Night capsules also contain maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate, talc. The capsule shell contains gelatin and colours, which are titanium dioxide (E171), erythrosine (E127), indigo carmine (E132).
The pack contains 12 red and yellow coloured day capsules, and 4 light blue and dark blue coloured night capsules.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for
by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Leaflet prepared May 2008
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