Lemsip Max Honey & Ginger 10 Sachets
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Lemsip Max Honey & Ginger — 10 Sachets
Powder for oral solution with honey & ginger flavour. For the relief of cold & flu symptoms including aches and pains, headache, sore throat, fever and nasal congestion.
Key features
- Hot drink format that soothes while it relieves symptoms.
- Helps reduce fever and ease headaches, sore throat and body aches.
- Decongestant helps relieve blocked nose and sinus pressure.
Always read the label and the patient information leaflet. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
How to prepare
- Empty the contents of one sachet into a mug.
- Add hot (not boiling) water, stir until dissolved.
- Sweeten to taste if desired. Sip while warm.
Dosage
Adults, the elderly and adolescents 16 years and over: Take one sachet every 4–6 hours as required.
Do not take more than 4 sachets in 24 hours.
Children under 16 years: Do not give.
Warnings & precautions
Contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Do not exceed the stated dose.
- Do not take if you have a serious heart condition, high blood pressure or overactive thyroid, or if you are taking (or have taken within 14 days) MAOIs for depression, or other sympathomimetic decongestants.
- Talk to your doctor/pharmacist before use if you have liver or kidney problems (including non-cirrhotic liver disease), Raynaud’s syndrome, diabetes, closed-angle glaucoma, prostate enlargement, or if you are taking blood thinners (e.g. warfarin), beta-blockers, tricyclic antidepressants, or other cold & flu medicines.
- If you are taking the antibiotic flucloxacillin, there is a risk of a serious blood/acid imbalance when combined with high doses of paracetamol in some situations — seek medical advice before use.
- Phenylketonuria (PKU): contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine).
- Each sachet contains approx. 129 mg sodium and 2.18 g sugars; consider if you are on low-sodium or diabetic diets.
- Pregnancy/breast-feeding: ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before use (not recommended if there is a history of pre-eclampsia).
- Stop use and seek medical advice if you develop allergic reactions, skin rash, or if symptoms persist >3 days or worsen.
- Overdose warning: immediate medical advice is essential even if you feel well, because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage.
Active ingredients (per sachet)
| Active | Amount | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol | 1000 mg | Pain relief & fever reduction |
| Phenylephrine hydrochloride | 12.2 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Also contains: ascorbic acid (vitamin C), sugars (including caster sugar/sucrose), sodium citrate, citric acid anhydrous, honey & ginger flavour, sweeteners (e.g. aspartame — a source of phenylalanine), saccharin sodium, colouring agents, sucrose and sodium per sachet.
Storage
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Store below 25 °C in the original pack.
- Check expiry date on pack; do not use after expiry month/year.
Pack contents
10 single-dose sachets.
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