Boots Cold & Flu Relief All In One Tablets

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

This medicine is available without prescription, however, you still need to use this product carefully to get the best results from it. Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

This medicine contains:

• paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic) and helps reduce your temperature when you have a fever
• guaifenesin which is an expectorant to help loosen phlegm
• phenylephrine which is a decongestant to reduce swelling in the passages of the nose to help you breathe more easily.

These tablets are used for the relief of symptoms of colds and flu, including aches and pains, headache, blocked nose, sore throat, chills and chesty coughs.

Do not take this medicine if you:

• are allergic to paracetamol, guaifenesin, phenylephrine or any of the other ingredients (listed in section 6)
• have a serious heart condition
• have high blood pressure (hypertension)
• have diabetes
• have an overactive thyroid
• have glaucoma, including closed angle glaucoma
• have difficulty passing urine
• are taking antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI’s) or have taken them within the last 14 days – these are medicines such as phenelzine and isocarboxazid
• are taking beta-blocking drugs
• are currently taking other decongestant drugs or stimulants (e.g. ephedrine, amphetamines and xylometazoline)
• are taking a cough medicine called a cough suppressant.

Please see your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:

• are pregnant or breastfeeding
• suffer from kidney or liver problems, including alcoholic liver disease
• have diabetes
• have phaeochromocytoma
• have a very bad cough or asthma. See your doctor if your cough lasts for more than 5 days or comes back, or if you have a fever, rash or a headache which won’t go away
• have circulatory disorders such as a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which results from poor circulation in the fingers and toes
• have angina
• have an enlarged prostate gland, as this may cause more difficulty in passing urine
• have severe stomach or intestinal problems
• suffer with phenylketonuria, a rare, inherited metabolic disorder

If you are taking any of the following medicines please see your doctor:

• medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which reduce the amount of fat in the blood such as colestyramine
• medicines to control feeling sick or being sick such as metoclopramide or domperidone
• medicines called anti-coagulants, which are used to thin the blood such as warfarin or other coumarins – you may take occasional doses of paracetamol but should consult your doctor if you need to take it on a regular basis
• barbiturates (for epilepsy or to help you sleep), such as phenobarbitones
• tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine, amitriptyline
• medicines to treat heart or circulatory problems, or to lower blood pressure, (e.g. digoxin, guanethidine, reserpine, methyldopa)
• aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
• medicines to treat migraine (e.g. ergotamine and methylsergide)
• zidovudine as this might cause blood problems (low white blood cell count)
• beta blockers (e.g. atenolol) or vasodilators (e.g. hydralazine)
• phenothiazines used as sedatives (e.g. chlorpromazine, pericyazine and fluphenazine)
• if you are going to have blood or urine tests as taking this medicine may affect the results
• if you are going to have a general anaesthetic as this may cause changes in heart rhythm.

Other important information:

• Do not drink alcohol (beer, wine, spirits etc) while taking this product
• If you are taking medication, or are under medical care, consult your doctor before using this medicine
• Long term use of this product is not recommended. Do not use for longer than 5 days, except on medical advice
• This medicine should only be used if you have all of the following symptoms – pain and/or fever, a blocked nose and a chesty cough
• Use medicines which will only treat the symptoms you have
• Do not take with other flu, cold or decongestant products
• This product could cause dizziness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.

Reporting of side effects

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 . By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.