Beechams Cold and Flu Hot Lemon Hot Drink Powders - 10 Sachets

Beechams Cold & Flu Hot Lemon is a medicated hot drink powder for the short-term relief of the symptoms of flu, colds and chills. It helps relieve headache, shivers, aches and pains, sore throat, plus blocked nose and painful sinuses and catarrh.

It contains:

• Paracetamol to relieve pain and reduce a high temperature (fever).
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride (a decongestant) to help unblock the nose and sinuses.
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Format: hot lemon flavoured powder for oral solution. Pack size: 10 sachets.

Always take this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as advised by your pharmacist/doctor.

Adults and children aged 12 years and over

• Empty one sachet into a mug.
• Half fill with very hot water and stir well.
• Add cold water as necessary (and sugar if desired).

Dose

• Take 1 sachet every 4 hours as needed.
• Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
• Maximum 6 sachets in 24 hours.

Age restriction

• Do not give to children under 12 years.

Duration of use

• Do not take for more than 7 days without medical advice.

If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by high fever, skin rash, or persistent headache, seek medical advice. 

Active ingredients (per sachet / per dose):

• Paracetamol 600mg
• Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10mg
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 40mg

Other ingredients:

Sucrose, sodium citrate, citric acid, maize starch, sodium cyclamate, saccharin sodium, colloidal anhydrous silica, lemon flavour, natural curcumin (E100).

Contains:

• Sucrose 4g per dose (important for people with diabetes).
• Sodium 0.12g per dose (consider if on a controlled sodium diet).

Contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Do not take with any other cold, flu or decongestant products.

Do not take if:

• You have ever had an allergic reaction to paracetamol, phenylephrine, or any ingredient.
• You have kidney or liver problems, overactive thyroid, diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart/circulation disease.
• You have glaucoma or phaeochromocytoma, or an enlarged prostate.
• You are taking beta-blockers, tricyclic antidepressants, or have taken MAOIs in the last 2 weeks.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding unless advised by a doctor.

Take care / speak to a pharmacist or doctor before use if:

• You have blood vessel disease such as Raynaud’s phenomenon.
• You are taking prescribed medicines, especially metoclopramide/domperidone, colestyramine, warfarin/anticoagulants, digoxin, or ergotamine/methysergide.

May cause dizziness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery.

Possible side effects (stop taking and seek medical advice urgently):

• Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling of mouth/face, shortness of breath).
• Skin rash/peeling or mouth ulcers.
• Breathing problems (more likely if you’ve had this with other painkillers).
• Unexplained bruising/bleeding, recurring fevers/infections, or signs of liver problems (e.g., yellowing of eyes/skin, nausea, loss of appetite).
• Visual disturbances (rare; more likely with glaucoma), fast/irregular heartbeat, or difficulty passing urine.

Overdose warning: Seek immediate medical advice if too much is taken, even if you feel well, due to the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

Storage: Store below 25°C. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.