How long does it take for Lemsip capsules to work?
Paracetamol takes about 15 – 60 minutes to start working. It lasts for 6 hours. Be Careful! Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medication or if you are pregnant.
How many Lemsip tablets can you have in a day?
Do not take more than 6 red and yellow capsules in any 24 hours. Take two blue and red capsules at night if needed. Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 doses) in any 24 hours.
Can you take paracetamol with Lemsip capsules?
Is it safe to take different medicines together? Don’t take Lemsip max cold & flu capsules with any other medicines that contain paracetamol or a decongestant. Many over-the-counter painkillers and cold and flu remedies contain these ingredients.
What are Lemsip capsules?
Lemsip max cold & flu capsules contain three active ingredients, the painkiller paracetamol (500mg), a decongestant called phenylephrine (6.1mg) and caffeine (25mg). Paracetamol is thought to relieve pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord.
Does Lemsip actually work for sore throat?
The cough syrup works by coating and soothing the back of the throat. This eases a sore throat and helps to stop annoying tickly sensations that can make you want to cough even though there’s no phlegm to cough up.
Is paracetamol a Lemsip?
Lemsip and similar medicinal drink sachets, which contain paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride to relieve the symptoms of coughs and colds, are a popular choice when looking for a remedy for this seasonal misery.
Does lemsip have ibuprofen?
Lemsip max all day cold & flu tablets contain two active ingredients, ibuprofen (200mg) and phenylephrine hydrochloride (5mg). Ibuprofen is a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is a simple painkilling medicine used to relieve mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever.