What is Lemsip Cold & Flu and what it is used for?
Lemsip Cold & Flu Blackcurrant contains a combination of ingredients that are effective in relieving the symptoms associated with colds and flu, including relief of aches and pains, sore throats, headache, nasal congestion, and lowering of temperature. Paracetamol is a well-known painkiller (analgesic). It is effective against aches and pains, including a headache, and can also reduce a fever (antipyretic). Phenylephrine hydrochloride (nasal decongestant) reduces swelling in the passages of the nose, relieving nasal congestion and reducing the pressure
which may cause a headache.
What you need to know before you take this medicine
As with all medicines Lemsip Cold & Flu Blackcurrant may not be suitable for some people
Do not take this medicine if:
- You are allergic to any ingredient
- You have a serious heart condition
- You have high blood pressure (hypertension) or an overactive thyroid
- You are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), usually used to treat depression.
- You are taking other sympathomimetic decongestants
- You have an enlarged prostate
- You have phaeochromocytoma
Lemsip Cold & Flu Blackcurrant Sachets contains:
Paracetamol 650mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10mg.
The other ingredients are: ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), citric acid, sucrose, aspartame, sodium citrate, saccharin sodium, caster sugar, blackcurrant flavour Witham, enocyanin and blackcurrant whole dried.
Side effects
Potential Side Effects of Lemsip cold and Flu Blackcurrant Sachets:
- Increase in blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- Restlessness
- Anxiety
- Tremor
- Difficulty passing urine
- Skin rashes
Caution before taking Lemsip Cold & Flu Blackcurrant Sachets:
- Do not take with any other paracetamol containing products.
- Do not exceed the stated 4 sachets in 24 hours.
- Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
- If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
Next Day Delivery
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering Next Day Delivery as our couriers are not always adhering to the delivery timescales, we will introduce this again in the future.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery, free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00). NHS prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery.
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
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