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1. W
HAT
C
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R
ELIEF
C
APSULES ARE
AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
Cold Relief Capsules contain
paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride
and caffeine and are used for the short term
relief of colds, chills and flu. The symptoms
include shivers, fever, blocked nose, painful
sinuses, catarrh, sore throat, aches, pains
and headaches.
Paracetamol is a painkiller and reduces your
temperature when you have a fever.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant which
unblocks your nose and sinuses helping you
breathe more easily. Caffeine acts as a mild
stimulant.
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel
better or if you feel worse after 3 days.
2. W
HAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE
YOU TAKE
C
OLD
R
ELIEF
C
APSULES
Do not take these capsules if you:
• Are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine
hydrochloride, caffeine or any of the other
ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6.)
• Have kidney or liver problems.
• Have phaeochromocytoma or glaucoma.
• Are taking tricyclic antidepressants.
(e.g. imipramine or amitriptyline)
• Are taking or have taken within the last two
weeks monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOIs) (e.g.moclobemide) prescribed for
depression.
• Have heart or circulatory problems or high
blood pressure (hypertension).
• Have an overactive thyroid gland.
• Have diabetes.
• Are taking beta blockers (e.g. atenolol).
Do not take anything else containing
paracetamol while taking this medicine.
Do not take with any other flu, cold or
decongestant products.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before
taking Cold Relief Capsules if you:
• Have been told by your doctor that you
have an intolerance to some sugars.
• Have a blood vessel disease such as
Raynaud's Phenomenon.
• Have an enlarged prostate.
• Have heart or circulation disease.
Other medicines and Cold Relief Capsules
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are
already taking, have recently taken or might
take any other medicines:
• Colestyramine (medicines used to lower
blood cholesterol)
• Ergotamine or methylsergide (medicines
used to treat migraines)
• Debrisoquine (medicines used to lower
blood pressure)
• Metoclopramide and domperidone (medicines
for nausea(feeling sick) and vomiting (being
sick))
• Blood thinning medicines such as Warfarin
• Tricyclic antidepressants such as
amitriptyline (medicines used to treat
depression)
• Digoxin (medicines used to treat heart
disease)
• Appetite suppressants or stimulants
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
Due to the caffeine content of this product it
should not be used if you are pregnant or
breast feeding.
Driving and using machines
These capsules may cause dizziness. If
affected do not drive or operate machinery.
3. H
OW TO TAKE
C
OLD
R
ELIEF
C
APSULES
Always take this medicine exactly as
described in this leaflet or as your
doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with
Patient Information Leaflet for
Cold Relief Capsules
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains
important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist
has told you.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible
side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
- You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days.
What is in this leaflet
1. What Cold Relief Capsules are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you take Cold Relief Capsules
3. How to take Cold Relief Capsules
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Cold Relief Capsules
6. Contents of the pack and other information
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your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults, the elderly and children 16 years
and over: Take one or two capsules every
four to six hours as needed, to a maximum
of 4 doses in 24 hours. Do not take more
than 8 capsules in 24 hours.
Swallow the capsules with a glass of water.
Do not chew.
• Do not give to children under 16 years
unless told to by your doctor.
• Wait at least 4 hours between doses
• Do not exceed the stated dose
• Do not take other Paracetamol containing
products whilst taking this medicine
• 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.
Do not take for more than 3 days without
asking your doctor.
If you take more Cold Relief Capsules than
you should:
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. Take the
container and any remaining capsules with
you. Symptoms of overdose include loss of
appetite (anorexia), nausea, diarrhoea,
vomiting and abdominal pain.
If you forget to take Cold Relief Capsules:
Do not take a double dose to make up for a
forgotten dose.
If you stop taking Cold Relief Capsules
If you have any further questions on the use of
this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. P
OSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, this medicine can
cause side effects, although not
everybody gets them.
Serious side effects
If you experience any of these symptoms
after taking this medicine go to the nearest
hospital immediately:
• Allergic reactions which may be severe such
as skin rashes and itching, sometimes with
swelling of the mouth or face or shortness
of breath.
• Skin rash or peeling, or mouth ulcers.
• Difficulty breathing. This is more likely if
you have experienced this before when
taking other painkillers such as ibuprofen
and aspirin.
• Reccurring fevers or infections.
• Unexplained bruising or bleeding, throat and
mouth ulcers or bleeding gums accompanied
by tiredness and flu like symptoms
• Nausea, sudden weight loss, loss of
appetite and yellowing of the eyes and skin.
• Visual disturbances. This is rare but more
likely to occur in those with glaucoma.
• Unusually fast pulse or a sensation of
an unusually fast or irregular heartbeat.
• Difficulty passing water. This is more likely to
occur in men with an enlarged prostate gland.
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. By reporting
side effects you can help provide more
information on the safety of this medicine.
5. H
OW TO STORE
C
OLD
R
ELIEF
C
APSULES
Keep this medicines out of the sight
and reach of children.
Do not store above 25˚C. Store in the original
packaging to protect from light and moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
which is stated on the packaging. The expiry
date refers to the last date of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via
wastewater or household waste. Ask your
pharmacist how to throw away medicines you
no longer use. These measures will help
protect the environment.
6. C
ONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER
INFORMATION
What Cold Relief Capsules contain
The active substance in these capsules are
paracetamol 300mg, caffeine 25mg and
phenylephrine hydrochloride 5mg. The other
ingredients in these capsules include: Starch,
colloidal anhydrous silica (aerosil 200),
magnesium stearate, gelatin, Indigotine-FD
& C Blue2 (E132), Yellow Iron oxide (E172)
and Titanium Dioxide (E171).
What Cold Relief Capsules looks like and
contents of the pack They are green and
yellow hard gelatine capsules.
Available in packs of 16 capsules
Marketing Authorisation Holder and
Manufacturer
Aspar pharmaceuticals Ltd, Capitol Way,
Colindale, London NW9 0EQ.
PL 08977/0037
This leaflet was last revised in December 2016
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Other side effects
• Blood problems
including anaemia
• Hepatitis
• Dizziness
• Insomnia (inability
to get to sleep)
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Diarrhoea or
sickness
• Irritability and
anxiety
• Raised blood
pressure