PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Value Health Cold Relief Powders Lemon
(Ascorbic Acid, Paracetamol)
5 sachets
Read all of this carton for full instructions.
Uses: 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.
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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.
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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.
Age
How many
How often
Adults and children of 12 years One sachet, dissolved in At bedtime and every 4 hours
and over
water
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.
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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.
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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).
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PL00014/5213
Text prepared 10/07
Manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder
Value Health Nottingham
NG2 3AA
by
Hamol Limited Nottingham
NG90 2DB
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If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.
BTC21557 vD 11/07/08