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Product Information Sudafed Mucus Relief Triple Action Cold & Flu

Is this medicine suitable for you?

Do not take this medicine if you: ■ are allergic to paracetamol, guaifenesin, phenylephrine or any of the other ingredients (listed in section 6) ■ have a serious heart condition ■ have high blood pressure (hypertension) ■ have diabetes ■ have an overactive thyroid ■ have glaucoma, including closed angle glaucoma ■ have an enlarged prostate ■ have difficulty passing urine ■ are taking antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI’s), or have taken them within the last 14 days – these are medicines such as phenelzine and isocarboxazid ■ are taking beta-blocking drugs ■ are currently taking other decongestant drugs or stimulants (e.g. ephedrine, amfetamines and xylometazoline)

■ are taking a cough medicine called a cough suppressant. Please see your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you: ■ are pregnant or breast-feeding ■ suffer from kidney or liver problems, including alcoholic liver disease ■ have diabetes ■ have phaeochromocytoma ■ have a very bad cough or asthma. See your doctor if your cough lasts for more than 5 days or comes back, or if you have a fever, rash or a headache which won’t go away ■ have circulatory disorders such as a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which results from poor circulation in the fingers and toes ■ have angina ■ have severe stomach or intestinal problems ■ suffer with phenylketonuria, a rare, inherited metabolic disorder. If you are taking any of the following medicines please see your doctor: ■ medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which reduce the amount of fat in the blood such as colestyramine ■ medicines to control feeling sick or being sick such as metoclopramide or domperidone ■ medicines called anti-coagulants, which are used to thin the blood such as warfarin or other coumarins – you may take occasional doses of paracetamol but should consult your doctor if you need to take it on a regular basis ■ barbiturates (for epilepsy or to help you sleep), such as phenobarbitones ■ tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine, amitriptyline ■ medicines to treat heart or circulatory problems, or to lower blood pressure, (e.g. digoxin, guanethidine, reserpine, methyldopa) ■ aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) ■ medicines to treat migraine (e.g. ergotamine and methylsergide) ■ zidovudine as this might cause blood problems (low white blood cell count) ■ beta blockers (e.g. atenolol) or vasodilators (e.g. hydralazine) ■ phenothiazines used as sedatives (e.g. chlorpromazine, pericyazine and fluphenazine) ■ if you are going to have blood or urine tests as taking this medicine may affect the results ■ if you are going to have a general anaesthetic as this may cause changes in heart rhythm. Contains paracetamol. Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine. Other important information: ■ Do not drink alcohol (beer, wine, spirits etc) while taking this product ■ If you are taking medication, or are under medical care, consult your doctor before using this medicine ■ Long term use of this product is not recommended. Do not use for longer than 5 days, except on medical advice ■ This medicine should only be used if you have all of the following symptoms – pain and/or fever, a blocked nose and a chesty cough ■ Use medicines which will only treat the symptoms you have ■ Do not take with other flu, cold or decongestant products ■ This product could cause dizziness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.