Flamingo Max Strength Congestion Relief 12.2 mg capsules, hard

• This medicine is available without prescription.
• Nevertheless you still need to use this product carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet, you may want to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• If your symptoms worsen or do not improve, you must see a doctor.
• Flamingo Max Strength Congestion Relief 12.2 mg capsules, hard will be referred as Max strength congestion relief capsules throughout the leaflet.

1. What Max strength congestion relief capsules are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you take Max strength congestion relief capsules
3. How to take Max strength congestion relief capsules
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Max Strength Congestion Relief capsules
6. Contents of the pack and other information

• are allergic to phenylephrine or any of the other ingredients
• have a serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder(s)
• have high blood pressure (hypertension)
• have diabetes
• have glaucoma
• have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
• have an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems
• have phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of adrenal gland tissue)
• are taking antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or have taken them within the last 14 days – these are medicines such as phenelzine and isocarboxazid
• are taking other decongestant medicines
• are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• have circulatory problems such as Raynaud's Phenomenon
• have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

• tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine and amitriptyline
• decongestant drugs or stimulants (e.g. ephedrine, amphetamines and xylometazoline)
• Medicines to lower blood pressure, treat heart or circulatory problems such as beta blockers, vasodilators (e.g. hydralazine), cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin).

Do not drink alcohol (beer, wine, spirits etc.) while taking this product.

This medicine contains lactose monohydrate. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

• fast heart rate
• changes in heart rhythm
• palpitations
• high blood pressure
• nausea
• vomiting
• headache
• difficulty passing water (the frequency is unknown but is more likely to occur in men with an enlarged prostate).

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side affects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Size "3" hard gelatin capsule, yellow translucent cap & body, containing white to off-white granular powder or powder plug.

Max strength congestion relief capsules are available in cartons containing Aluminium-PVC/PVDC White Opaque Film blister packs of 12 Capsules.