What are Pro Plus Caffeine Tablets?
Whether you’re busy at work or studying for an exam, it’s easy to feel tired after long periods of concentration. A well-needed boost of caffeine can help you feel more awake to keep pushing on, so why not try Pro Plus Caffeine Tablets? Two Pro Plus Caffeine Tablets contain the same amount of caffeine as 100ml of brewed coffee to provide you with more mental awareness and energy so you can tackle your day with ease.
What is the recommended dosage?
Take 1 or 2 tablets with or without water as and when required. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 3 hour period. Do not take more than 8 tablets a day. Pro Plus Caffeine tablets contain 100mg of caffeine which is equivalent to 100ml of brewed coffee to help you beat tiredness and push on through the working day. Do not exceed 400mg of caffeine (8 tablets) per day from all sources. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle.
Is Pro Plus Caffeine Tablets suitable for children?
Pro Plus Caffeine Tablets are not suitable for children under the age of 16. If you’re looking for a similar product to tackle tiredness for a child under the age of 16, you should speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice.
Are Pro Plus Caffeine Tablets suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, do not take Pro Plus Caffeine Tablets.
When should this product not be used?
Pro Plus Caffeine Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic or hypersensitive to caffeine, sorbitol or any of the other listed ingredients. Do not take these tablets if:
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You have high blood pressure or are taking other medicines to treat high blood pressure (examples include beta blockers, such as atenolol, metoprolol, oxprenolol and propranolol)
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You have a history of anxiety
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You have a history of a rapid or irregular heartbeat
Caffeine can interfere with how some medicines work. Do not take these tablets if you are taking any of the following medicines:
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Decongestants containing ephedrine
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Antidepressants or sedatives (such as diazepam)
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Theophylline (used to treat asthma)
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Disulfiram (used to treat chronic alcoholism)
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Antipsychotic medicines (such as clozapine)
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are taking or have recently taken any of the following medicines:
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Methoxsalen (used to treat the skin condition psoriasis)
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Phenytoin (used in the treatment of epilepsy)
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Levothyroxine (used for the treatment of thyroid conditions)
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Adenosine and dipyridamole (used during hospital tests for heart conditions)
Some medicines (in particular cough and cold remedies and painkillers) also contain caffeine. This may require you to reduce the amount of Pro Plus Caffeine Tablets you take in a day.
Are there any side effects?
Pro Plus Caffeine Tablets may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. Side effects may include:
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Insomnia
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Nervousness
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Irritability
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Anxiety
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Headache
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Tinnitus
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Stomach complaints (nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea)
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An increased need to pass water
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Palpitations or changes in heartbeat
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Rapid breathing
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Tremor
For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Storage information
Store in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a supplement; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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