Lemsip Cold & Flu Blackcurrant – 10 Sachets

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