Lemsip Cough for Mucus Cough & Catarrh 100mg/2.5mg/5ml Oral Solution 180ml

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Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine. Lemsip Cough for Mucus Cough & Catarrh SyrupSymptomatic relief of acute chesty coughs and catarrh associated with influenza, colds and mild throat infections. There have been reports of blood dyscrasias including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia and agranulocytosis, but these were not necessarily causally related to paracetamol. Good news, you can ease your symptoms to help you cope and get on with life. There is a good range of Lemsip cough remedies, decongestant powders and oral solutions specially designed for chest congestion. Available over the counter at your local pharmacy or supermarket. Paracetamol: Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken 10 g or more of paracetamol. Ingestion of 5 grams or more of paracetamol may lead to liver damage if the patient has risk factors (see below).

Phenylephrine should be used with care in patients with closed angle glaucoma and prostatic enlargement. Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline): may increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects with phenylephrine (see section 4.3). The medicine comes as capsules and sachets for making hot drinks. Both are licensed for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over. This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Use with caution in

If you take Lemsip cough max for mucus cough and cold in the hour before or the six hours after taking colestyramine, the paracetamol is likely to be less effective. This is because colestyramine reduces the absorption of paracetamol from the gut. If your cough lasts for longer than five days you should get advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

The medicine passes into breast milk, but this is not expected to have any harmful effect on a nursing infant. Seek further medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine is generally considered safe to take during pregnancy. However, as with all medicines, it should only be used during pregnancy if considered essential by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your doctor. Lemisp cough for mucus cough and catarrh oral solution contains two active ingredients, guaifenesin, and cetylpyridinium chloride.

If you have any of the following symptoms you should consult your doctor so that your cough can be investigated further: coughing up phlegm that is green, rusty brown, yellow, blood-stained or foul smelling; shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; chest pain; pain and swelling in the calf; sudden weight loss; recurrent night-time cough; or a long-term persistent cough.

The rate of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by metoclopramide or domperidone and absorption reduced by cholestyramine. The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect. Phenylephrine hydrochloride: High blood pressure with headache, vomiting, Rarely, palpitations. Also, rare reports of allergic reactions and occasionally urinary retention in males. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose- galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over should take two to four 5ml spoonfuls (10ml to 40ml) four times a day as needed.It's best to avoid using Lemsip cough for chesty cough if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, as its safety has not been fully established (particularly in the first trimester of pregnancy). There are many other cough remedies that are known to be safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding that you can try - ask your pharmacist for advice. Children's cough syrups or honey and lemon syrups are a good option, or simply taking frequent sips of water. Phenylephrine overdose is likely to result in: nervousness, headache, dizziness, insomnia, increased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, mydriasis, acute angle closure glaucoma (most likely to occur in those with closed angle glaucoma), tachycardia, palpitations, allergic reactions (e.g. rash, urticaria, and allergic dermatitis), dysuria, and urinary retention (most likely to occur in those with bladder outlet obstruction, such as prostatic hypertrophy). Lemsip cough max for mucus cough and cold capsules and hot drinks contain the painkiller paracetamol, a cough expectorant called guaifenesin and a decongestant called phenylephrine hydrochloride. These three active ingredients have different actions to relieve your symptoms.

Lemsip Cough syrup contains two active ingredients which work together to ease a mucus cough and catarrh. The first ingredient is guaifenesin, which works as an expectorant, helping to loosen the catarrh so it’s easier for you to cough it up, making it easier for you to breathe. The second ingredient is cetylpyridinium chloride, an antiseptic that helps to fight against throat infections, keeping your throat from becoming more irritated. Guaifenesin is a type of medicine called a cough expectorant. It's thought to work by increasing the volume of fluid produced in the airways. This helps to thin and loosen the mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up. a) Is on long-term treatment with carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, phenytoin, primidone, rifampicin, St John's Wort or other drugs that induce liver enzymes,Helping to loosen phlegm and ease a chesty or mucus cough in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over. People who are allergic or intolerant to any of its ingredients. These will be listed on the bottle. Coughing is a natural and normal way the body gets rid of excess extra mucus or irritants from the lungs. It can even help remove germs to prevent infection. Here's everything you need to know about Lemsip cough max, including how it works, who shouldn't take it and the potential side effects: How does Lemsip cough max work? a) Is on long-term treatment with carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, phenytoin, primidone, rifampicin, St John's Wort or other drugs that induce liver enzymes, or