Lemsip Cough for Mucus Cough & Catarrh 100mg/2.5mg/5ml Oral Solution 180ml

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Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that may be associated with pseudoephedrine and paracetamol. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people taking Lemsip max flu lemon will experience that or any side effect. The antidiabetic medicines exenatide, lixisenatide and liraglutide may slow down the absorption of paracetamol into the bloodstream, so it might take longer to work if you're using one of these medicines to treat your diabetes. Ask your pharmacist for more advice.

Consult a GP if your catarrh persists, isn’t improving with care, or you’re experiencing a lot of discomfort. If you want any more information about the possible side effects of Lemsip max cold & flu capsules, read the leaflet provided with the medicine or talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The medicine comes as capsules and sachets for making hot drinks. Both are licensed for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over.If you take Lemsip cough max for mucus cough and cold in the hour before or the six hours after taking colestyramine, the paracetamol is likely to be less effective. This is because colestyramine reduces the absorption of paracetamol from the gut. Have high blood pressure or heart disease? Be careful with these medications. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. https://www.safemedication.com/pharmacist-insights/2021/04/26/have-high-blood-pressure-or-heart-disease-be-careful-with-these-medications. Accessed Feb. 8, 2023.

Lemsip is often found combined with other drugs in more than 600 over the counter (OTC) allergy medications, cold medications, sleep medications, pain relievers, and other products. Confusion about dosing of this drug may be caused by the availability of different formulas, strengths, and dosage instructions for children of different ages. Due to the possibility of fatal overdose and liver failure associated with the incorrect use of acetaminophen, it is important to follow current and available national and manufacturer dosing guidelines while this drug is taken or prescribed.Allergic reactions such as a rash or itching. Stop using this medicine and get medical advice if you think you've had an allergic reaction to it. If you take Lemsip max flu lemon in the hour before or the six hours after taking colestyramine, the paracetamol is likely to be less effective. This is because colestyramine reduces the absorption of paracetamol from the gut. Don't take Lemsip max cold & flu capsules if you're taking any of the following medicines, because the combination may increase your blood pressure:

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. Paracetamol is thought to relieve pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord. It works to bring down a fever by affecting an area of the brain that regulates our body temperature (the hypothalamic heat-regulating center). This stops you feeling hot or shivery. Lemsip is an analgesic drug used alone or in combination with opioids for pain management, and as an antipyretic agent. If you're taking medicines for high blood pressure you shouldn't take Lemsip max cold & flu capsules, because the decongestant may make your blood pressure medicine less effective. Other medicine interactions for Lemsip max cold & flu related to paracetamol

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Taking Lemsip alongside other medicine containing paracetamol can cause an overdose, potentially resulting in serious liver and kidney damage. [1]

Paracetamol: analgesic & antipyretic, for relief of headache, sore throat, fever, body aches and pains. A breakdown of the over-the-counter medicines market in Britain in 2016". Pharmaceutical Journal. 28 April 2017 . Retrieved 29 May 2017. Contains 3.965 g of sucrose per 5 ml dose. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus.This medicine contains 0.16 mmol (or 3.66 mg) sodium per 5 ml dose. To be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.