Boots Cold and Flu Relief Hot Lemon

Boots Cold & Flu Relief Hot Lemon

(Ascorbic Acid, Paracetamol)

Effective relief of cold and flu symptoms

With vitamin C

10 sachets

What this medicine is for

This medicine contains paracetamol to relieve pain and reduce fever, and vitamin C. It can be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu (fever, aches and pains) and increase the body’s level of vitamin C to replace the vitamin that is lost when you have a cold or flu.

Before you take this medicine

Contains Paracetamol
Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.
Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

Do not take:

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients



• If you have severe liver or kidney problems



• If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sucrose)

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

• If you have other liver or kidney problems (including a disease caused by drinking alcohol)



• If you take other medicines – metoclopramide or domperidone (for feeling sick or being sick), colestyramine (for reducing blood fat levels), warfarin or other blood thinners



• If you are on a controlled salt (sodium) diet (this medicine contains 148 mg sodium)



• If you are pregnant

You can take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Each sachet contains 2.7 g sucrose. This should be taken into account if you have diabetes.

How to take this medicine

Check the sachet is not broken before use. If it is, do not take the powder.

Empty the contents of one sachet into a beaker or tumbler. Fill with freshly boiled water and stir until dissolved. Allow to cool and drink the solution.

Adults and children of 12 years and over


Take one sachet, dissolved in water


Take at bedtime and every 4 hours during the day, if you need to.
Don't take more than 4 sachets in 24 hours.

Do not give to children under 12 years.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

Do not take this medicine for more than 3 days unless your doctor tells you to.

If symptoms persist consult your doctor.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems, but some may get some:

If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the powder.

See a doctor at once:

• Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat (severe allergic reaction)

These other effects are less serious.

If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:

• Skin rash



• Unusual bruising or infections such as sore throat – this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood

If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.

Active ingredients

Each sachet contains Ascorbic Acid 50 mg, Paracetamol 650 mg.

Also contains: sucrose, citric acid, sodium citrate, magnesium carbonate, sodium saccharin, maize starch, colour (betacarotene), flavour (lemon).

PL00014/5213

Text prepared 10/07

Manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder

The Boots Company PLC

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

by

Hamol Limited

Nottingham

NG90 2DB

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Product name: Boots Cold & Flu Relief Hot Lemon

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BTC21559 vC 10/07/08