Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Lemon Hot Drink, 10 Sachets, Contains Paracetamol, For Fever, Headaches, Body Aches, Blocked Nose, Sore Throat Relief

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The speed of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by metoclopramide or domperidone and absorption reduced by cholestyramine. The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect.

The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect. Care is advised in the administration of paracetamol to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment. The hazard of overdose is greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease.

Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken 10 g or more of paracetamol. Ingestion of 5 g of more of paracetamol may lead to liver damage if the patient has risk factors (see below). You have non-cirrhotic liver disease (liver disease that is not associated with changes in the structure of the liver)

LEMSIP MAX ALL IN ONE COLD & FLU CAPSULES, LEMSIP COUGH MAX FOR MUCUS COUGH & COLD: 500mg/100 MG/6.1 MG CAPSULES: Each capsule Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill effects due to paracetamol used in the recommended dosage. Treatment with activated charcoal should be considered if the overdose has been taken within 1 hour. Plasma paracetamol concentration should be measured at 4 hours or later after ingestion (earlier concentrations are unreliable). Treatment with N-acetylcysteine may be used up to 24 hours after ingestion of paracetamol; however, the maximum protective effect is obtained up to 8 hours post-ingestion. The effectiveness of the antidote declines sharply after this time. If required the patient should be given intravenous N-acetylcysteine, in line with the established dosage schedule. If vomiting is not a problem, oral methionine may be a suitable alternative for remote areas, outside hospital. Management of patients who present with serious hepatic dysfunction beyond 24 hours from ingestion should be discussed with the NPIS or a liver unit. symptoms associated with the common cold and influenza, including relief of aches and pains, sore throat, headache, fatigue andThere are limited data on the use of guaifenesin in pregnant women. Guaifenesin has been linked with an increased risk of neural tube defects in a small number of women with febrile illness in the first trimester of pregnancy. 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.

hydrochloride 6.1 mg. Night capsule contains Paracetamol 500 mg, Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg. Indications: For the relief of Halevi A, BenAmitai D, Garty BZ. Toxic epidermal necrolysis associated with acetaminophen ingestion. Ann Pharmacother. 2000;34:32-4. Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Hull, HU8 7DS. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contra-indications,

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Treatment with activated charcoal should be considered if the overdose has been taken within 1 hour. Plasma paracetamol concentration should be measured at 4 hours or later after ingestion (earlier concentrations are unreliable). Treatment with N-acetylcysteine may be used up to 24 hours after ingestion of paracetamol, however, the maximum protective effect is obtained up to 8 hours post-ingestion. The effectiveness of the antidote declines sharply after this time. If required the patient should be given intravenous N-acetylcysteine, in line with the established dosage schedule. If vomiting is not a problem, oral methionine may be a suitable alternative for remote areas, outside hospital. Management of patients who present with serious hepatic dysfunction beyond 24 hours from ingestion should be discussed with the NPIS or a liver unit.

Minton NA, Henry JA, Frankel RJ. Fatal paracetamol poisoning in an epileptic. Hum Toxicol. 1988;7:33-4. Along with its needed effects, acetaminophen (the active ingredient contained in Lemsip Max) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. reactions, precautions, contra-indications, and method of use can be found at: http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/23352 for All-in-OnePatients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose- galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. Keaton MR. Acute renal failure in an alcoholic during therapeutic acetaminophen ingestion. South Med J. 1988;81:1163-6. Filipe PL, Freitas JP, Decastro JC, Silva R. Drug eruption induced by acetaminophen in infectious mononucleosis. Int J Dermatol. 1995;34:220-1. This product contains sucrose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.