Description
What are Lemsip Sachets?
Lemsip Cold & Flu sachets are packets of powdered medicine designed to help relieve symptoms of a cold or flu, such as headaches, sore throats, fever, body aches, and stuffy noses. Each sachet contains two main active ingredients:
- Paracetamol: A pain reliever that helps with headaches, body aches, sore throats, and reduces fever.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride: A decongestant that helps clear a stuffy nose by reducing swelling in the nasal passages.
What’s the difference between Lemsip and Lemsip Max Sachets?
The main difference between Lemsip and Lemsip Max is the strength of the ingredients:
- Regular Lemsip contains 650mg of paracetamol and 10mg of phenylephrine hydrochloride.
- Lemsip Max contains 1000mg of paracetamol and 12.2mg of phenylephrine hydrochloride, making it a stronger option for more severe symptoms.
How does Lemsip work?
- Paracetamol helps to relieve pain and reduce fever, making you feel better when you have a cold or flu.
- Phenylephrine works as a decongestant by narrowing the blood vessels in the nasal passages, reducing swelling and helping to clear a stuffy nose.
Who can use Lemsip?
Lemsip is suitable for:
- Adults and children aged 12 years and older.
Who shouldn’t use Lemsip?
You should not use Lemsip if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients.
- You have serious heart problems or high blood pressure.
- You have taken certain antidepressants (MAOIs) in the past two weeks.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding unless advised by a doctor or pharmacist.
- You consume a lot of alcohol.
How do I take Lemsip?
- Empty one sachet into a mug.
- Add hot (not boiling) water and stir until the powder is completely dissolved.
- Optional: Add sugar, honey, or your preferred sweetener for taste.
- Take one sachet every 4-6 hours as needed.
- Do not take more than 4 sachets in one day.
- Important: Do not use Lemsip with other medicines containing paracetamol.
Important Reminder: If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose, even if you feel fine, you should seek medical help immediately, as excessive paracetamol can be harmful.
