Side Effects

Side Effects of Sinutab Non Drowsy Congestion Relief Tablets

Possible side-effects

Like all medicines, Non-Drowsy Sinutab can have side-effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any of the following, stop using this medicine and seek immediate medical help: n Reduced blood flow to the heart which can cause angina (discomfort or pain in the chest, neck, back, jaw, shoulders or arms), or heart attack. n Stroke (weakness of the face, arms or legs, or speech problems). n Sudden onset of fever, reddening of the skin, or many small pustules (possible symptoms of Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis – AGEP) may occur within the first 2 days of treatment with this medicine (See section 2). n Sudden onset of severe headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, fits, visual disturbances. n Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing. n Allergic reactions including skin rashes such as hives (which may be severe and include blistering and peeling of the skin) and itching. n Hallucinations or paranoid delusions (seeing or hearing things that are not there, irrational thoughts or feelings). n Inflammation of the colon due to insufficient blood supply (ischaemic colitis). Symptoms may include sudden abdominal pain or rectal bleeding. n Feeling unusually tired, unexpected bruising or bleeding and getting more infections (such as colds) than normal. If you experience any of the following, stop using this medicine and talk to your doctor: n Trouble passing water (especially in men with prostate problems). Other effects which may occur include: Very Common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) n Headache Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) n Difficulty sleeping, nervousness or dizziness n Dry mouth or nausea Other effects which may occur but it is unknown how often n Anxiety, restlessness, irritability, feeling jittery or feelings of extreme happiness n Sleep disturbances n A fast or irregular heartbeat or an increased awareness of the heartbeat (palpitations) n Drowsiness n High blood pressure n Stomach pain, diarrhoea or vomiting n Pain when passing water n Tingling or numbness of the hands or feet (pins and needles) n A tremor or shakiness n Reduced blood flow to the optic nerve (Ischaemic optic neuropathy) Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported with paracetamol. 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 medicin