AMCAL COLD & FLU RELIEF DAY+NIGHT 24TAB
Temporary relief from the following cold & flu symptoms: nasal congestion, sinus pain, runny nose, headache, body aches & pains. Reduces fever. The night tablet also provides temporary relief of sneezing and watery eves. Relief from symptoms allows rest.
Product Information
This product is for temporary relief of the following cold and flu symptoms: nasal congestion, sinus pain, runny nose, headache, body aches & pains. Reduces fever. The night tablets also provide temporary relief from sneezing, watery or itchy eyes, and assist rest by providing relief from these symptoms. Paracetamol works to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain. It also acts in the brain to reduce fever. Pseudoephedrine is used to relieve/treat nasal congestion and runny nose. It belongs to a group of medicines called sympathomimetic decongestants. It works by reducing congestion in the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, nasal passages and sinuses, and making it easier to breathe. Chlorphenamine is used to temporarily relieve runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘antihistamines’. Antihistamines help reduce allergic symptoms by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine. Histamine is produced by the body in response to foreign substances that the body is allergic to. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions about this medicine.
| Warnings | Do not give to children under 12 years of age. Keep to the recommended dose. Do not take this medicine for longer than 48 hours at a time (Children & Adolescents) or a few days at a time (Adults) unless advised to by a doctor. If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26) or go to hospital straight away even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use: with other products containing paracetamol. If pregnant or likely to become pregnant. If you have high blood pressure or heart problems or are taking antidepressant medication. This product may cause sleeplessness if taken up to several hours before going to bed. The night time medication causes drowsiness. If affected do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol. |
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| Storage & Disposal | Store below 30°C. Safety sealed. Do not use if foil is broken. |
| Dosage | Adults & Children 12 years & over: Take 2 white Day tablets every 4-6 hours if required. Take 2 pink | Night tablets at bed-time if required. Repeat dosage after 4 to 6 hours if required. Do not take the Night tablets within 4 hours of taking the Day tablets. Do not take more than a total of 4 doses (8 Day + Night tablets) in a 24 hour period. Please refer to Consumer Medicine Information enclosed. |
| Active Ingredients | Day Tablets: Paracetamol 500 mg, Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg. Night Tablets: Paracetamol 500 mg, Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg, Chlorphenamine maleate 2 mg |
Ingredients
Each Day tablet contains: Paracetamol 500 mg (Analgesic), Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg (Decongestant). Each Night tablet contains: Paracetamol 500 mg (Analgesic), Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg (Decongestant), Chlorphenamine maleate 2 mg (Antihistamine).