Active ingredient
- paracetamol
- phenylephrine hydrochloride
- caffeine
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The Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) is the leaflet included in the pack with a medicine. It is written for patients and gives information about taking or using a medicine. It is possible that the leaflet in your medicine pack may differ from this version because it may have been updated since your medicine was packaged.
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Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
Information for the user
Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
(Caffeine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
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.
1. What is this medicine and what is it used for?
This medicine contains:
These capsules are used for the relief of the symptoms of colds and flu, including headache, feverishness (high temperature), nasal and sinus congestion and its associated pressure and pain, catarrh, aches and pains.
2. Is this medicine suitable for you?
Do not take this medicine if you:
Please see your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:
If you are taking any of the following medicines please see your doctor:
Contains paracetamol.
Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine.
3. How to take this medicine
Swallow the capsule whole with water. Do not chew.
Adults, the elderly and children 16 years and over:
2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours as required. Do not take more than 12 capsules in any 24 hour period
Children aged 12 to 15 years:
2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours as required. Do not take more than 8 capsules in any 24 hour period
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
If you do not get better, talk to your doctor.
Avoid too much caffeine in drinks like coffee and tea.
High caffeine intake can cause difficulty sleeping, shaking and an uncomfortable feeling in the chest.
Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
4. Possible side effects
Most people do not have any side effects while taking this medicine. However, if you experience any of the following side effects, or anything else unusual happens, stop taking the medicine immediately, and see your doctor or pharmacist.
Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience:
Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.
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 or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store your medicine
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack.
Do not store above 25°C.
6. What is in this medicine?
Each green / yellow capsule contains the active ingredients: paracetamol 300 mg, caffeine 25 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg.
The other ingredients are: maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl sulphate and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell is made of gelatin and contains the colours titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide yellow (E172), patent blue V (E131) and quinoline yellow (E104).
The product is available in a pack size of 16 capsules.
7. Who makes this medicine?
Manufactured for
by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Text revised: January 2022
If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact
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Product name: Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
Reference number: 12063/0003
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