Active ingredient
- cetylpyridinium chloride
- paracetamol
- phenylephrine hydrochloride
- guaifenesin
Legal Category
P: Pharmacy
P: Pharmacy
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Boots Pharmacy Flu Strength Liquid
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Boots Pharmacy Flu Strength Liquid
Specifically to:
Give full strength dose of paracetamol
Relieve fever, aches and pains
Relieve congestion and coughing
Give antibacterial sore throat relief
160 ml
Read all of this carton for full instructions.
For the short term relief of the symptoms of colds and flu, including aches and pains, headache, blocked nose and sinuses, dry tickly sore throat and chesty coughs.
Before you take this medicine
Contains Paracetamol
Do not take with any other paracetamol -containing products.
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.
Do not take:
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
Information about some of the ingredients: This medicine contains 3 g of sorbitol per 20 ml. This provides 7.8 kcal per 20 ml.
Each 20 ml contains 3000 mg of alcohol (ethanol), equivalent to 76 ml of beer or 32 ml of wine. This should be taken into account for children.
Sorbitol may have a mild laxative effect.
How to take this medicine
Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine.
Shake the bottle well before use. Use the measuring cup provided.
This medicine should be swallowed.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the medicine.
See a doctor at once:
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep the container tightly closed. Keep the container in the outer carton.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
Active ingredients
Each 20 ml of oral solution contains Cetylpyridinium Chloride 3 mg, Guaifenesin 200 mg, Paracetamol 1000 mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 12.18 mg.
Also contains: liquid maltitol (E965), sorbitol, (E420), ethanol, propylene glycol, glycerol (E422), saccharin sodium, sodium cyclamate, acesulfame potassium, sodium citrate, anhydrous citric acid (E330), xanthan gum, levomenthol, eucalyptus oil, quinoline yellow (E104), patent blue V (E131), purified water.
PL 16028/0006 [P]
Text prepared 10/07
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