Boots Max Strength sinus relief capsules

Nazione: Regno Unito

Lingua: inglese

Fonte: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Principio attivo:

Caffeine; Phenylephrine hydrochloride; Paracetamol

Commercializzato da:

The Boots Company Plc

Codice ATC:

N02BE51

INN (Nome Internazionale):

Caffeine; Phenylephrine hydrochloride; Paracetamol

Dosaggio:

25mg ; 6.1mg ; 500mg

Forma farmaceutica:

Oral capsule

Via di somministrazione:

Oral

Classe:

No Controlled Drug Status

Tipo di ricetta:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Dettagli prodotto:

BNF: ; GTIN: 5045093007395

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Max Strength Sinus Pressure & Pain Relief Capsules
(Caffeine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
Information for the user
Please read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains
important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription,
however, you still need to use this product
carefully to get the best results from it.
•
Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more
information or advice
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or
pharmacist. This includes any possible side
effects not
listed in this leaflet
•
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better
or if you feel worse after 3 days.
What is in this leaflet?
1. What is Boots Max Strength Sinus Pressure
& Pain Relief Capsules and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take
Boots Max Strength Sinus Pressure & Pain
Relief Capsules
3. How to take Boots Max Strength Sinus
Pressure & Pain Relief Capsules
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Boots Max Strength Sinus
Pressure & Pain Relief Capsules
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1.What is Boots Max Strength
Sinus Pressure & Pain Relief
Capsules and what it is used for
This medicine contains:
• paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic)
and helps reduce your temperature when you
have a fever
•
phenylephrine which is a decongestant to
reduce swelling in the passages of the nose to
help you breathe more easily
• caffeine which helps to increase the pain relief
from paracetamol and makes you more alert.
These capsules are used for the relief of the
symptoms of pain and congestion of sinusitis,
including aches and pains, headache, nasal
congestion (blocked nose) and feverishness
(high temperature).
2.What you need to know before you
take Boots Max Strength Sinus
Pressure & Pain Relief Capsules
Do not take this medicine if you:
• are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine,
phenylephrine or any of the other ingredients
listed in section 6
• are below 16 years of

Scheda tecnica

1.
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Asda Max Strength Sinus Relief Capsules, Hard
Boots Max Strength Sinus Relief Capsules, Hard
Superdrug Max Strength Sinus Relief Capsules, Hard
Wilko Max Strength Sinus Relief Capsules, Hard
Sudafed Blocked Nose & Sinus Capsules
Numark Max Strength Sinus Relief Capsules, Hard
Morrisons Max Strength Sinus Relief Capsules
Sudafed Sinus Max Strength Capsules, Hard
Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Max Strength Capsules, Hard
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
MG/CAPSULE
Paracetamol
500
Caffeine
25
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
6.1
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Capsule, hard (capsule)
Red/blue hard gelatin capsules containing the drug product, an
off-white powder.
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For the relief of symptoms associated with the pain and congestion of
sinusitis, including
relief of aches and pains, headache, nasal congestion and lowering of
temperature.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Route of administration: Oral
Swallow whole with water. Do not chew.
For all indications:
Adults, the elderly and children aged 16 years and over:
Two capsules every 4 to 6 hours when necessary to a maximum of 8
capsules (4 doses) in 24
hours.
Dosage should not be continued for longer than 3 days without
consulting a doctor.
Children under 16 years:
Not to be used unless recommended by a doctor.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Paracetamol: Hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any of the other
constituents.
Caffeine: Should be given with care to patients with a history of
peptic ulcer.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride: Severe coronary heart disease and
cardiovascular disorders.
Hypertension. Hyperthyroidism. Contraindicated in patients currently
receiving or within
two weeks of stopping therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Not to be used in children under the age of 16 years.
Avoid in patients with prostatic enlargement.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Care is advised in the administration of par