Day Nurse Capsules

Day Nurse capsules give non drowsy daytime relief from cold and flu symptoms.

Day Nurse Capsules

Relieves

 tickly cough

 shivers, aches and pains

 blocked or runny nose

 sore throat pain

 headache

Non drowsy

Contains Paracetamol

What is in the pack?

Day Nurse Capsules

20 orange and yellow capsules.

What is in Day Nurse Capsules?

Each capsule contains Paracetamol 500 mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30mg and pholcodine 5mg as the active ingredients.

They also contain sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate (E572) sodium lauryl sulphate, gelatin and colours quinoline yellow (El04), allura red (El29), titanium dioxide (E171), and printing ink opacode black (containing shellac (E904), iron oxide (E172), soya lecithin, antifoam DC 1510).

Allura red is an azo dye that may cause allergic reactions.

Who makes Day Nurse Capsules?

The product licence holder is: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Brentford, TW8 9GS, U.K. and all enquiries should be sent to this address.

They are manufactured by: BCM Ltd, Nottingham, NG2 3AA

How do Day Nurse Capsules work?

Paracetamol is analgesic (a pain killer) and antipyretic (it reduces body temperature when you have a fever). pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which opens the airways, helping you breathe more easily. Pholcodine is a cough suppressant which relives dry or tickly coughs.

What are Day Nurse Capsules for?

Day Nurse Capsules are for the day time relief of the symptoms of colds, chills and influenza. These symptoms include headache, shivers, aches and pains, blocked or runny nose, sore throat pain and a dry, tickly, non-productive cough.

Check before you take this medicine

Important: Day Nurse Capsules are a complete day-time cold treatment. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.

Do not take Day Nurse Capsules:

 if you are pregnant or breast feeding

 for longer than 7 days unless your doctor agrees

 if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, or you have high blood pressure (particularly if due to a tumour near the kidney), suffer from hyperexcitability, overactive thyroid, enlarged prostate, heart, liver or kidney disease, glaucoma (high eye pressure), bronchitis, asthma or other similar respiratory problems or diabetes.

 if you are receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors for depression or have taken them within the last 14 days

Day Nurse Capsules may increase the sedative effects of alcohol, barbiturates, sleeping tablets, strong pain killers, sedatives and tranquillisers. They may reduce the effects of drugs which control blood pressure and may also increase the possibility of an irregular heart rhythm in patients taking digoxin.

Talk to your doctor first If:

 you are under the care of your doctor or are receiving prescribed medicines.

If you are pregnant or breast feeding:

Do not take this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

How should you take Day Nurse Capsules?

Adults and children over 12 years: To be taken with a drink every 4 hours, up to a maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours, if needed. Do not take more than 3 doses in any 24 hours if you also intend to take a night-time paracetamol-containing product at bedtime.

Children 6 to 12 years: 1 capsule, to be taken with a drink every 4 hours, up to a maximum of 3 doses in 24 hours, if needed.

Do not give to children under 6 years.

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

What should you do if you take too much?

It would 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.

Will Day Nurse Capsules suit you?

Most people taking Day Nurse Capsules find they cause them no problems. However rarely they may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea or constipation, headache, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, irritability, sleep disturbance, loss of appetite, difficulty in passing urine, rapid heart rate, shaking and skin rashes.

Blood changes have very rarely been reported.

If you are concerned about these effects, or if Day Nurse Capsules affect you in any other way, stop taking them and talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Further Information.

Expiry date

Do not use this medicines after the "Use by end of" date shown on the pack

Storage

Do not store the capsules above 25°C. They should be stored in the original package to protect from moisture.

Remember: keep all medicines safely away from children