Lemsip

What is Lemsip cold and flu?

Lemsip cold and flu is available in sachets, which contain a powder to make a hot drink with, or capsules which you swallow whole. Both the capsules and the sachets contain the same ingredients. The combined ingredients help relieve the unpleasant symptoms associated with the common cold and flu.

If you want to buy Lemsip online, simply hit the green button at the top of the page. When you buy cold and flu treatments online from Prescription Doctor, you can rest in knowledge that your item will be delivered in discreet packaging to ensure your privacy.

There are two active ingredients in Lemsip cold and flu:

• Paracetamol: A well-known and well-used analgesic (painkiller) and antipyretic (prevents or reduces fever).
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride: A decongestant.

What are the common cold and flu?

A cold is an extremely common viral infection of the upper respiratory tract; often lasting several days or weeks. Due to the speed at which the cold virus mutates as it spreads, creating an effective vaccine would prove futile.

Flu is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza A or B viruses. It can be avoided by having the flu vaccine.

Colds and flu are irritating and often debilitating. It is very important to treat them as these viruses can develop into more serious conditions, such as sinus infections, bronchitis and pneumonia. This is particularly the case if you have a weak immune system or chronic respiratory conditions, such as asthma or COPD.

These viral infections can exacerbate symptoms of respiratory conditions, like asthma and COPD. If you suffer from any sort of respiratory infection, speak to your doctor about managing your symptoms while you have a cold or flu.

Many symptoms of cold and flu are the same, for example:

• Blocked or runny nose
• Coughing
• Headaches
• Muscular aches
• Sinus pressure
• Sneezing
• Sore throat

Symptoms of flu, which tend to come on faster than those of a cold, are generally more severe and likely to result in fever, with temperatures exceeding 38°C; fatigue; weakness; nausea; stomach pain or diarrhoea.

Cold and flu remedies, such as Lemsip, work to relieve the symptoms as quickly as possible, so that you can carry on with your life without feeling groggy. It's also important to drink plenty of water and try to eat regularly to provide your body with the energy it needs to fight off the virus.

Influenza and the common cold are not bacteria and should not be treated with antibiotics. Misuse of antibiotics, such as using them to treat viral infections, leads to antibiotic resistance. This causes bacteria to become resilient to the effects of the antibiotic treatment, making it harder to treat infections with antibiotics when you need them.

It's important to keep up to date with your flu vaccinations. Ask your doctor about when to get your flu jab. Your doctor's surgery may send an annual letter at the start of the flu season to remind you. You can usually get a flu jab from your local doctors surgery and some pharmacies.

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How does Lemsip cold and flu work?

Both formulations of Lemsip cold and flu, which are capsules and sachets, contain the same active ingredients and work in the same way.

Lemsip cold and flu contains paracetamol, which reduces pain-inducing chemicals called prostaglandins, and acts upon the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre of the brain to reduce fever.

Lemsip cold and flu contains phenylephrine hydrochloride, which reduces swelling in the nasal passages and helps to relieve sinus pressure and related headaches. The inhibition of blood flow into the nose also results in less congestion and mucus production.

It's important to understand that Lemsip cold and flu only relieves your symptoms - it does not kill the virus.

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How do I take Lemsip cold and flu?

You can take either formulation of Lemsip cold and flu with or without food.

• Sachets: Dissolve the contents of 1 sachet flu by stirring in hot water (sweeten with sugar, honey or artificial sweetener if preferred).
• Capsules: Swallow two whole capsules with water every 4 to 6 hours. Do not crush or empty the capsules.

Both formulations of Lemsip cold and flu contain paracetamol. Seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol.

You can safely take Lemsip with plain Ibuprofen or aspirin.

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Lemsip side effects and cautions

All medicines carry the risk of side effects, though not everybody gets them. Familiarising yourself with the potential risks of the medicine you are taking is important to your care. While taking Lemsip, you should remain vigilant of the side effects.

Possible side effects of Lemsip Cold and Flu include:

• Abdominal discomfort
• Difficulty passing urine (especially in men)
• Nausea
• Vomiting

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Further information regarding the safety of Lemsip, including a full list of side effects, can be found within the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine. Alternative, you can view the patient information leaflet online here.

If you experience any side effects, regardless of whether they are listed above or in the patient information leaflet, report them to your doctor or a pharmacist.

Allergic reaction

Do not take Lemsip if you are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride, or any of the other excipients of this medication.

If you experience an allergic reaction to Lemsip, cease taking the medicine and seek emergency medical attention.

Signs of allergic reaction include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Dry, red, and cracked skin
• Itchy, red, watery eyes
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue and throat
• Tight feeling in the chest

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lemsip if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Other safety information

Always speak to your doctor before you buy Lemsip online.

Please inform our doctor of all other medication you are currently taking, including those bought over-the-counter or prescribed by your doctor.

Do not take Lemsip past the expiry date printed on the packaging. The date refers to the last day of the specified month.

Never throw away medicine via household or water waste. Take any unwanted or expired medicine to your local pharmacy and ask them dispose of it on your behalf.

Always keep Lemsip cold and flu out of sight and reach from children and pets.

Never share your medicine with anybody else, even if they are experiencing the same symptoms as you.

Paracetamol warning

Lemsip contains paracetamol.

While taking this medicine, you should avoid taking other paracetamol-containing products. Always read the label of other medicines you are taking. If you are unsure whether another treatment contains paracetamol, speak to your doctor or ask a pharmacist for assistance.

Never exceed the maximum dosage of paracetamol, which is 1 gram (1000mg) per dose.

Never take more than the maximum daily limit of paracetamol, which is 4 grams (4000 mg) in any 24-hour period. Taking more paracetamol can lead to delayed liver damage.

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Frequently asked questions

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Buy Lemsip online

You can safely buy Lemsip online from Prescription Doctor's online pharmacy. We offer a discreet, next-day delivery to ensure your confidentiality. Our doctors and pharmacy staff are on-hand to answer any queries you have about your treatment.

All orders are dispensed and dispatched from our GPhC registered, UK based pharmacy. All items listed on our website are licensed to be sold and used in the UK by the MHRA.

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