Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules

What are Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules?

Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules are an effective remedy for cold and flu, containing three potent ingredients - paracetamol, phenylephrine, and caffeine for the day capsules; and paracetamol and phenylephrine for the night capsules - to manage a spectrum of symptoms.

Taking Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules can reduce symptoms, easing the discomfort caused by colds and flu.

These capsules are suitable for adults and children over the age of 16 years for up to 5 days. They prove their effectiveness particularly when single-ingredient treatments such as paracetamol alone don't offer sufficient relief.

How do Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules work?

Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules are formulated with key active ingredients: paracetamol, phenylephrine, caffeine for the day capsules. Paracetamol acts as an analgesic, intercepting pain signals to the brain. Phenylephrine functions as a decongestant, and caffeine helps to combat tiredness and fatigue.

When you take Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules, they offer respite from cold and flu symptoms, soothing headaches, body aches, and relieving nasal congestion and hay fever-like symptoms.

How quickly does Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules work?

When Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules are taken as directed in the Patient Information Leaflet, most individuals will experience significant relief from persistent cold and flu symptoms within 30 - 60 minutes. It's recommended to continue taking the prescribed dosage for a maximum of five days, until the symptoms have subsided.

Alternatives to Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules

Millions across the UK suffer from colds and flu, but the symptoms and severity can differ greatly. Therefore, it's vital to find a treatment that suits you.

Many people can manage cold and flu symptoms with simple analgesics like paracetamol or ibuprofen, and over-the-counter cold and flu remedies like Lemsip Max Day & Night, Sudafed, or Benylin for superior relief.

If you've tried over-the-counter solutions and they're not adequately alleviating your cold and flu symptoms, it would be wise to consult your doctor or a pharmacist for further treatments.

Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules dosage

For oral use. The capsules should be swallowed whole with water. Do not chew.

Adults, the elderly and children ages 16 years and over: Take 2 red and yellow capsules every 4 to 6 hours during the day to a maximum of 3 doses. Do not take more than 6 red and yellow capsules (3 doses) in any 24 hour period.

Take 2 blue and red capsules at night. Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 doses) in total in any 24 hour period.

Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules ingredients

Each Day capsule contains: Paracetamol 500mg, Caffeine 25mg, Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1mg

Each Night capsule contains: Paracetamol 500mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

This Night Capsule does not contain any ingredients to make you drowsy.

Also contains: Starch, Croscarmellose Sodium, Sodium Laurilsulphate, Magnesium Stearate, Sterilised Talc, Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide (E171), Quinoline Yellow (E104), Patent Blue V (E131), Erythrosin (E127), Shellac.

Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules side effects

Like all medicines, Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules can have side effects, but not everybody gets them.

Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience:

• Allergic reaction
• Breathing problems
• Visual disturbances
• Nausea
• Difficulty passing water

Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules warnings

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.