Beechams Decongestant Plus 16 Capsules

Beechams Decongestant Plus

Suffering from a cold or flu? Beechams can give you the relief you need, at Chemist-4-U we have a wide range of effective powders lozenges hot drinks and tablets to see you well through the winter. Paracetamol is a simple painkilling medicine used to relieve mild to moderate pain and fever. Despite its widespread use for over 100 years, we still don't fully understand how paracetamol works to relieve pain and reduce fever. However, it is now thought that it works by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord.

The body produces prostaglandins in response to injury and certain diseases.

One of the effects of prostaglandins is to sensitise nerve endings, causing pain (presumably to prevent us from causing further harm to the area). As paracetamol reduces the production of these nerve sensitising prostaglandins it is thought it may increase our pain threshold, so that although the cause of the pain remains, we can feel it less.

It is thought paracetamol reduces fever by affecting an area of the brain that regulates our body temperature (the hypothalamic heat-regulating center). The paracetamol in Beechams cold & flu helps relieve aches, pains, sinus pain, sore throats and fever associated with colds and flu.

Phenylephrine is a type of medicine called a decongestant. It works by acting on alpha receptors that are found in the walls of blood vessels in the linings of the nasal passages and sinuses. It causes these blood vessels to contract and narrow, thereby decreasing blood flow into the linings of the nose and sinuses. This reduces the feeling of congestion and also reduces the production of mucus, helping to relieve a blocked nose.

Vitamin C is involved, amongst many things, in maintaining a healthy immune system. It is normally obtained in the diet as the body is unable to produce its own. A balanced diet, that includes different types of food, is likely to provide adequate amounts of vitamin C, and supplements are given when dietary vitamin C is not adequate. Vitamin C is included in many cold and flu remedies as studies have shown it may reduce the severity of symptoms of colds and flu.

The combination of active ingredients in Beechams cold helps to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu. For adults and children over 12 years of age, should be taken every four to six hours as necessary,

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How does Beechams Decongestant Plus With Paracetamol work? Paracetamol is an analgesic (a pain killer), and antipyretic (it reduces body temperature when you have a fever). Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic decongestant which unblocks your nose and sinuses helping you breathe more easily. Caffeine acts to further help the effectiveness of paracetamol. Check before you take this medicine

What is in Beechams Decongestant Plus With Paracetamol? Each capsule contains as the active ingredients: Paracetamol 300 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg and caffeine 25 mg. The capsules also contains: Lactose, colloidal silica. dimethicone, gelatin and colours; amaranth (E123), erythrosine (E127), sunset yellow (E110), titanium dioxide (E171).

Important:

Remember: This medicine contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Also contains a decongestant; Do not take with other products for the relief of flu colds or congestion.

Do not take Beechams Decongestant Plus With Paracetamol if:

you are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine, phenylephrine hydrochloride, or any of the ingredients listed above. Colour E110 and E123 can cause allergic-type reactions including asthma. Allergy is more common in those people allergic to aspirin.

you have severe kidney or liver problems, overactive thyroid, or are under the care of your doctor for high blood pressure or heart disease.

you are taking drugs for heart problems (including beta-blockers) or within the last two weeks have taken drugs prescribed by your doctor or hospital for depression, (including monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOIs).

Note before using:

The maximum daily adult dose (12 capsules), contains up to 1.25g of lactose. It is unsuitable for people with an intolerance to milk sugars.

Talk to your doctor if:

you are taking medicines to thin your blood e.g. warfarin

you are taking cholestyramine which is used to lower blood cholesterol, or metoclopramide or domperidone for nausea or vomiting

If you are pregnant or breast feeding:

As with all medicines you should ask your doctor before using Beechams Decongestant Plus With Paracetamol if you are pregnant. You should only use this product at this time if your doctor thinks it appropriate and necessary.

If you are breast feeding ask your doctor before taking Beechams Decongestant Plus With Paracetamol. Usually the product can be taken at this time.

How should you take Decongestant Plus With Paracetamol?

Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and over: Take 2 capsules to be taken 3 to 4 hours as required. Do not take more than 12 capsules in 24 hours.

Children aged 6 to under 12 years: 1 capsule to be given every 3-4 hours as required but no more than 6 capsules in 24 hours.

Do not give to children under 6 years of age unless your doctor tells you to

If symptoms persist consult your doctor

What should you do if you take too much?

It will be harmful to take more than the doses stated on the pack and in this leaflet. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

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