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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 Mucus Cough & Cold Relief All in One Tablets
⚠ 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 Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not chew. Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours, as required. Do not take more than 8 tablets (4 doses) 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. 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
- Less serious allergic reaction including rashes, dermatitis or urticaria (hives)
- Headache, dizziness, insomnia (problems sleeping)
- Nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, stomach discomfort, diarrhoea
- 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
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 which is stated on the carton and blister foil. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. Do not store above 25oC.
6. What is in this medicine?
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side Each white, capsule-shaped tablet contains effects, although not everybody gets them. the active ingredients: paracetamol 250 mg, guaifenesin 100 mg and phenylephrine Stop taking this medicine and tell your hydrochloride 5 mg. doctor immediately if you experience:
- Allergic reactions with swelling of the mouth, The other ingredients are: microcrystalline lips, tongue, throat or face which may make it cellulose, stearic acid, povidone, hypromellose difficult to breathe (anaphylaxis, angioedema) and polyethylene glycol.
- Severe skin reactions can include ulcers, This product is available in a pack size of blistering or peeling of the skin 16 tablets. (Steven-Johnsons syndrome or toxic 7. Who makes this medicine? epidermal necrolysis) Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC,
- Breathing problems and wheezing. These are Nottingham, NG2 3AA by the Marketing more likely if you have experienced them Authorisation holder Wrafton Laboratories before when taking other painkillers such as Limited, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, UK. ibuprofen or aspirin
- Unexplained bruising or bleeding (caused by Text revised: January 2025. low platelets in the blood) If you would like any further information about
- Recurring fevers or infections (caused by low this medicine, please contact The Boots white blood cells which increases the Company PLC, Nottingham, NG2 3AA likelihood of infections) Other formats
- Severe stomach discomfort (caused by To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large inflammation of the pancreas) print or audio please call, free of charge:
- Liver problems, which may appear as jaundice 0800 198 5000 (UK only) (yellowing of the eyes and skin), nausea and Please be ready to give the following information: abdominal pain (hepatic dysfunction) Product name: Boots Mucus Cough & Cold
- Unusually fast pulse rate or a sensation of an Relief All in One Tablets unusually fast or irregular heartbeat (tachycardia, palpitations). Reference number: 12063/0106 This is a service provided by the Royal National The following side effects may also Institute of Blind People. occur. Tell your doctor if you get them.
- Difficulty passing water (the frequency is unknown but is more likely to occur in men with an enlarged prostate) B2U73QAJ5
Frequently asked questions about Boots Mucus Cough & Cold Relief All in One Tablets
How do I take Boots Mucus Cough & Cold Relief All in One Tablets?
Boots Mucus Cough & Cold Relief All in One Tablets comes as tablet. 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 Mucus Cough & Cold Relief All in One Tablets?
The active substance in Boots Mucus Cough & Cold Relief All in One Tablets is guaifenesin, paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Mucus Cough & Cold Relief All in One Tablets?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Beechams All-In-One Tablets, Benylin Mucus Cough & Cold All in One Relief Tablets, Sudafed Mucus Relief Triple Action Cold & Flu Tablets. 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 Mucus Cough & Cold Relief All in One Tablets, 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 Mucus Cough & Cold Relief All in One Tablets 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.