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Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Boots All-in-one Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Guaifenesin, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine hydrochloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine sleep), such as phenobarbitone
- medicines to treat heart or circulatory Swallow the capsules whole with water. problems, or to lower blood pressure, Do not chew. (e.g. digoxin, guanethidine, reserpine, Adults, the elderly and children 16 methyldopa) years and over: 2 capsules every 4 to 6
- medicines to treat migraine (e.g. hours as required. Leave at least 4 to 6 ergotamine and methysergide) hours between doses. Do not take more
- beta blockers (e.g. atenolol) or than 8 capsules (4 doses) in any 24 hour vasodilators (e.g. hydralazine) period.
- phenothiazines used as sedatives (e.g. chlorpromazine, pericyazine and Do not give to children under 16 years. fluphenazine) Do not take more medicine than the
- if you are going to have blood or urine label tells you to. If you do not get better, tests as taking this medicine may affect talk to your doctor. the results
- if you are going to have a general Do not take for more than 3 days, unless anaesthetic, as this may cause changes advised by your doctor. in heart rhythm
- flucloxacillin (antibiotic), due to a serious risk of blood and fluid abnormality (called metabolic acidosis) that must 2 have urgent treatment (see section 2).
If you take more of this medicine than you should Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- nervousness, irritability, restlessness, excitability
- increased blood pressure
- visual disturbances. This is rare but is more likely in those with glaucoma. Frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): A serious condition that can make blood more acidic (called metabolic acidosis), in patients with severe illness using paracetamol (see section 2). Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report
Possible side effects
directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you experience:
- allergic reactions with swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, throat or face which may make it difficult to breathe (anaphylaxis, angioedema)
- severe skin reactions can include ulcers, blistering or peeling of the skin
How to store it
this medicine (Steven-Johnsons syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis) Keep this medicine out of the sight and
- breathing problems and wheezing. reach of children. These are more likely if you have Do not use this medicine after the expiry experienced them before when taking date which is stated on the carton and other painkillers such as ibuprofen or blister foil. The expiry date refers to the aspirin last day of that month.
- unexplained bruising or bleeding Do not store above 25oC. (caused by low platelets in the blood)
- recurring fevers or infections (caused by 6. Contents of the pack and other low white blood cells which increases information the likelihood of infections) What this medicine contains
- severe stomach discomfort (caused by The active ingredients are paracetamol, inflammation of the pancreas) guaifenesin and phenylephrine
- liver problems, which may appear as hydrochloride. jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and Each hard capsule contains skin), nausea and abdominal pain paracetamol 500 mg, guaifenesin (hepatic dysfunction) 100 mg and phenylephrine
- unusually fast pulse rate or a sensation hydrochloride 6.1 mg. of an unusually fast or irregular The other ingredients are: maize starch, heartbeat (tachycardia, palpitations). croscarmellose sodium, sodium The following side effects may also laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate and occur. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if talc. The capsule shell is made of you gelatin and contains the colours get them: quinoline yellow (E104), indigo carmine
- difficulty passing water (the frequency is (E132), erythrosine (E127) and titanium unknown but is more likely to occur in dioxide (E171). men with an enlarged prostate)
- less serious allergic reaction including rashes, dermatitis or urticaria (hives)
- headache, dizziness, insomnia (problems sleeping)
- nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, stomach discomfort, diarrhoea 3
Frequently asked questions about Boots All-in-one Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
How do I take Boots All-in-one Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Capsules?
Boots All-in-one Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Capsules comes as capsule. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Boots All-in-one Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Capsules?
The active substance in Boots All-in-one Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Capsules is guaifenesin, paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots All-in-one Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Capsules?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Beechams Max Strength All in One Capsules, hard, Lemsip Max All in One Cold & Flu Capsules. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots All-in-one Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Capsules, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots All-in-one Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Capsules without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: guaifenesin, paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
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Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.