Beechams Powders for Cold and Flu - 20 Sachets

Beechams Powders are oral powder sachets that provide relief from cold and flu symptoms, including sore throat pain, headache, feverishness and aches and pains. They also provide relief of mild to moderate pain such as migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat pain, period pain and rheumatic pain.

Each sachet contains two active ingredients:

• Aspirin helps relieve pain and reduce temperature when you have a fever.
• Caffeine is present as a mild stimulant and is included with aspirin.

Pack size: 20 sachets.

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

Directions (oral use):

• Mix the contents of one sachet with a little water, stir, and drink.

Dose

• Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 16 years and over:
• Take 1 sachet every 4–6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more than 6 sachets in 24 hours.

Duration of use

• Do not use for more than 10 days for pain relief (or more than 3 days for fever). Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

Age restriction

• Do not give to children under 16 years unless your doctor tells you to. 

Active ingredients (per sachet):

• Aspirin 600mg
• Caffeine 50mg

Other ingredients:

Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, colloidal anhydrous silica, sodium lauryl sulphate, saccharin sodium, sodium cyclamate, spice flavour.

Allergy/Intolerance information:

• Contains lactose (a sugar).
• Contains soya protein (do not take if allergic to peanut or soya).
• Contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mg) per sachet (essentially “sodium-free”).

Do not take if:

• You are allergic to aspirin/salicylates, caffeine, other NSAIDs, or any ingredients.
• You’ve had an allergic reaction after taking ibuprofen or aspirin.
• You are allergic to peanut or soya (contains soya protein).
• You have had asthma or shortness of breath in response to aspirin before.
• You have high blood pressure or heart disease.
• You have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of the stomach.
• You have blood clotting disorders (e.g., haemophilia) or have ever had gout.
• You have liver or kidney disease.
• You are pregnant or breast-feeding, except on medical advice.

Important warnings:

• Under 16s: Aspirin may be associated with Reye’s syndrome in children; do not use under 16 unless directed by a doctor.
• Aspirin may increase the risk of bleeding; tell a healthcare professional if you notice unusual bleeding. Drinking alcohol while taking aspirin increases bleeding risk.
• Avoid excessive caffeine intake (coffee, tea, certain soft/energy drinks) while using this product.
• Speak to a pharmacist/doctor before use if you are dehydrated, have asthma/allergic disease/nasal polyps, or are taking other medicines (including methotrexate, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs, SSRIs, lithium, antiepileptics, beta-blockers, diuretics, corticosteroids, antacids).

Possible side effects (stop and seek urgent advice):

• Signs of stomach ulcer/bleeding (severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black stools).
• Severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, rash, swelling of face, chest tightness/asthma attack).
• Caffeine-related effects with high intake: difficulty sleeping, shaking, dizziness, nervousness, palpitations.

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