Solpa Cold & Flu Multi-Relief Capsules 16s

Solpa Cold & Flu Multi-Relief Capsules contains the following active substances: 

• paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic) and helps reduce your temperature when you have a fever
• guaifenesin which is an expectorant to help loosen phlegm
• phenylephrine which is a decongestant to reduce swelling in the passages of the nose to help you breathe more easily.

These capsules are used for the relief of the symptoms of colds and flu and the pain and congestion of sinusitis, including aches and pains, headache, blocked nose and sore throat, chills and feverishness (high temperature). They can also loosen stubborn mucus (phlegm) and provide relief from chesty coughs. This medicine can be used by adults, the elderly and adolescents aged 16 years and over. You must talk to a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 3 days, get worse or other symptoms occur.

Directions for Use:

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults, the elderly and adolescents aged 16 years and over who weigh more than 50kg:

The recommended dose is two capsules every 4-6 hours when necessary to a maximum of 4 dosesin 24 hours. Do not exceed the stated dose. Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 g paracetamol) in any 24-hour period.

Solpa Cold & Flu Multi-Relief Capsules should not be used in adults, the elderly and adolescents aged 16 years and over, who weigh less than 50kg.

Do not take more than 4 capsules a day in the following situations, unless directed by your doctor: 

• Chronic alcoholism
• Dehydration
• Malnutrition 

Use in elderly patients and those with liver or kidney disease 

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are elderly or have kidney or liver disease because you may need a lower or less frequent dose.

Use in children and adolescents

Do not give to children and adolescents under 16 years of age.

For oral use. Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew. You must talk to a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 3 days, get worse or other symptoms occur.

Warnings and precautions:

You should see your doctor if:

• you experience symptoms for more than 3 days.
• your symptoms get worse.
• you develop a high fever or other symptoms. 

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine:

• if you suffer from alcoholic liver disease or alcohol dependence
• if you have been told by your doctor you have an intolerance to some sugars
• if you have a circulatory disorders such as a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which results from poor circulation in the fingers and toes. 
• If you have an enzyme deficiency or metabolic disorder (Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, glutathione deficiency or familial non-haemolytic jaundice). 
• If you are dehydrated.
• if you have an enlarged prostate or have difficulty passing urine
• if you have asthma or chronic cough
• if you have asthma and are sensitive to acetylsalicylic acid
• if you have heart or circulation disease
• if you have frequent or daily headaches.

Contains:

The active substances are: Paracetamol 500 mg, guaifenesin 100 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg.

The other ingredients are: maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate and talc. The capsule shell is made of gelatin and contains the colours quinoline yellow (E104), indigo carmine (E132), erythrosine (E127) and titanium dioxide (E171).

 

Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.

Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.