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What does Beechams Flu Plus contain?
Each caplet contains Paracetamol 500 mg, Caffeine 25 mg and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg. For full list of excipients, see section 6.1. The product is recommended for the relief of sinus pain and the symptoms of colds and influenza, including fatigue and drowsiness.
How many Beechams Flu Plus can I take?
How to take Beechams flu plus caplets. Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over should take two caplets up to four times a day as needed. Leave at least four hours between doses. Do not take more than eight caplets in 24 hours.
What does Beechams help with?
Beechams Powders Contains aspirin and caffeine, to provide effective relief from cold & flu fever, aches and pains. Beechams Powders treat headaches, fever, aches & pains, rheumatic pain and sore throat pain.
How often can you take Beechams cold and flu tablets?
Adults (including elderly) and children aged 16 years and over: 2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours as required, but no more than 12 capsules in any 24 hours. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Can you drink alcohol with Beechams flu Plus?
Do not drink alcohol while using Beechams All in One. Beechams All in One contains 19% v/v ethanol (alcohol) i.e. up to 3 g per dose, equivalent to 76 ml beer, 32 ml wine per dose. This could be harmful if you suffer from alcoholism.
How does Beechams cold and flu work?
How do Beechams cold and flu capsules work? Beechams cold & flu capsules contain three active ingredients, paracetamol (300mg), phenylephrine (5mg) and caffeine (25mg). Paracetamol is thought to relieve pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord.
Is Beechams good for a cold?
What is Beechams all in one used for? Relieving the symptoms of colds and flu, including chesty coughs, blocked nose and sinuses, fever, headache, aches and pains and sore throats. Beechams all in one tablets and liquid are suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over.
Can you take Beechams on an empty stomach?
Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over should take two tablets every four hours as necessary. Do not take more than four doses (eight tablets) in 24 hours. The tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink of water. They can be taken either with or without food.
Does Beechams make you drowsy?
Beechams All In One Liquid – is a menthol flavoured syrup in a non-drowsy formula to help you get on with your day. It contains three active ingredients: Paracetamol to relieve your headache, shivers, aches and pains.
What is flu?
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
What causes flu?
The flu is caused by an influenza virus. Most people get the flu when they breathe in tiny airborne droplets from the coughs or sneezes of someone who has the flu. You can also catch the flu if you touch something with the virus on it, and then touch your mouth, nose, or eyes. People often confuse colds and flu.
Does beechams make you sleepy?
Is Whiskey good for fever?
So does this mean it is okay to have a little whiskey while you fight the fever and severe aches and pains brought on by this punishing virus? No, for all the reasons listed above. “It is definitely not a good idea when you are sick at all to drink alcohol,” Dr. Davis says.
Does Beechams make you sleepy?
Do beechams make you sleepy?
Beechams All In One Liquid – is a menthol flavoured syrup in a non-drowsy formula to help you get on with your day. It contains three active ingredients: Paracetamol to relieve your headache, shivers, aches and pains. A decongestant to relieve your catarrh and help clear your blocked nose and sinuses.