When should you not take Lemsip?
You should not take Lemsip Max All in One if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have a cold or the flu at this time, speak to your doctor or pharmacist so they can recommend a suitable treatment for you. This product should not be used by women with a history of pre-eclampsia.
Does Lemsip Max night make you drowsy?
Product Description. -body aches and painsIt is also non-drowsy. Caffeine helps with fatigue and lethargy. Each Day capsule contains Paracetamol 500mg, Phenylephrine HCl 6.1mg, Caffeine 25mg.
How many Lemsip Max All In One can I take?
Lemsip max all in one cold and flu capsules: Each capsule contains 500mg paracetamol, 100mg guaifenesin and 6.1mg phenylephrine. Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over should take two capsules up to four times a day as needed.
How many Lemsip drink per day?
Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over should take one sachet every four to six hours as needed, but do not take more than four sachets in 24 hours. Empty the contents of the sachet into a cup.
Should I have a Lemsip before bed?
Take two capsules every 4-6 hours as required to a maximum of four doses in any 24 hours, or up to a maximum of three doses in any 24 hours if a night-time paracetamol-containing product is taken before bedtime. Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 doses) in any 24 hours.
Do Lemsips actually work?
Remedies like Lemsip and Sudofed do not relieve symptoms of head colds, new NHS guidance suggests. New advice from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) says there is little to no evidence that oral decongestants help those suffering from sinusitis.
Can I drink Lemsip before bed?
Adults & children over 12 years: 1 sachet before bedtime. Do not use more than 1 sachet per dose. Dosage may be repeated every 4-6 hours as necessary (maximum 4 sachets in 24 hours).
Does Lemsip wake you up?
The caffeine in the day capsules is a mild stimulant that helps reduce fatigue. Caffeine is also thought to enhance the painkilling effect of paracetamol.
Can you overdose on Lemsip Max?
An overdose of paracetamol is dangerous and capable of causing serious damage to the liver and kidneys. Never exceed the recommended dose of Lemsip max flu lemon. Get immediate medical advice in the event of an overdose with this medicine, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.
Can I take paracetamol after Lemsip?
Do not take any other medicine that contains paracetamol when taking lemsip. Do not take lemsip if you have liver or kidney problems or if you drink lots of alcohol. Call a doctor or an ambulance straight away if you think you have taken too many.
Can you drink Lemsip before bed?
Why is my cold getting worse after 3 days?
If symptoms get worse, rather than better, after 3-7 days, you may have acquired a bacterial infection. These symptoms can also be caused by a cold virus other than a rhinovirus.
Why does Lemsip say not boiling water?
This is because Lemsip sachet contents are effervescent and the volume of water may increase rapidly, leading to possible spillage of the product. Efficacy is not altered by adding boiling water to the sachet’s contents.
Can you drink Lemsip on empty stomach?
Maximum plasma concentrations are reached 45 minutes after ingestion if taken on an empty stomach. When taken with food, peak levels are observed after 1-2 hours. These times may vary with different dosage forms.
Can you drink 2 Lemsips?
Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over should take one sachet every four to six hours as necessary, up to a maximum of four sachets in 24 hours.