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Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Boots 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 Caffeine, 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 Swallow the capsule whole with water. Do not chew. Adults, the elderly and children 16 years and over: 2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours as required. Do not take more than 12 capsules in any 24 hour period Children aged 12 to 15 years: 2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours as required. Do not take more than 8 capsules in any 24 hour period Do not give to children under 12 years. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor. Avoid too much caffeine in drinks like coffee and tea. High caffeine intake can cause difficulty sleeping, shaking and an uncomfortable feeling in the chest. 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 Most people do not have any side effects while taking this medicine. However, if you experience any of the following side effects, or anything else unusual happens, stop taking the medicine immediately, and see your doctor or pharmacist. Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience:
- Allergic reactions which may be severe such as skin rash and itching sometimes with swelling of the mouth or face or shortness of breath.
- Skin rash or peeling, or mouth ulcers.
- Breathing problems. These are more likely if you have experienced them before when taking other painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
- Unexplained bruising or bleeding.
- Reoccurring fevers or infections.
- Nausea, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite and yellowing of the eyes and skin.
- Visual disturbances. This is rare but is more likely in those with glaucoma.
- Unusually fast pulse rate or a sensation of an unusually fast or irregular heartbeat.
- Difficulty passing water. This is more likely to occur in men with an enlarged prostate gland. These reactions are rare. The following side effects may occur. Tell your doctor if you get them.
- Raised blood pressure, headache, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, nervousness, anxiety, diarrhoea or sickness. Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. 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 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.
How to store it
your medicine Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack. Do not store above 25°C.
6. What is in this medicine? Each green / yellow capsule contains the active ingredients: paracetamol 300 mg, caffeine 25 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg. The other ingredients are: maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl sulphate and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell is made of gelatin and contains the colours titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide yellow (E172), patent blue V (E131) and quinoline yellow (E104). The product is available in a pack size of 16 capsules.
7. Who makes this medicine? Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation holder Wrafton Laboratories Limited, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, UK. Text revised: May 2022 If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA
Other formats To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge:
0800 198 5000 (UK only) Please be ready to give the following information: Product name: Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules Reference number: 12063/0003 This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Artwork Number: C1C73QAJ5
Frequently asked questions about Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
How do I take Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules?
Boots 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 Cold & Flu Relief Capsules?
The active substance in Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules is caffeine, paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Benylin Cold & Flu Max Strength Capsules, hard, Boots Blocked Nose & Headache Relief Capsules, Boots Max Strength Cold & Flu Relief Capsules. In total there are 12 equivalent products. 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 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 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: caffeine, paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Cold & Flu Relief Capsules. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
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.