How does it work?

This medicine contains two active ingredients, paracetamol and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Paracetamol is a medicine used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It is also useful for reducing fever. It is not fully understood how paracetamol produces these effects. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is involved, amongst many things, in maintaining a healthy immune system. It is normally obtained in the diet, as the body is unable to produce its own. A balanced diet, that includes different types of food, is likely to provide adequate amounts of vitamin C. Supplements are given when dietary vitamin C is not adequate. Vitamin C is included in many cold and flu remedies because studies have shown it may reduce the severity of symptoms of colds and flu. The combination of paracetamol and vitamin C is used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu. These include fever, aches and pains, sore throat and headache. It is taken dissolved in hot water as a hot drink.

What is it used for?

Relief from the symptoms of colds and flu

Warning!

If symptoms persist despite treatment, seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

Do not take this medicine with any other paracetamol containing products.

Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose with this medicine, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

This medicine should be dissolved in hot water before taking.

Use with caution in

Diabetes

Severely decreased kidney function

Severely decreased liver function

Not to be used in

An inherited disorder of protein metabolism (phenylketonuria)

Children under 12 years of age

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used during pregnancy.

Small amounts of this medicine may pass into breast milk, however there are no known harmful effects when it is used by breastfeeding mothers.

Label warnings

Dissolve or mix this medication with water before taking.

Do not take this medication with any other products containing paracetamol.

Refer to the printed instructions for maximum daily intake.

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