Day Nurse Capsules - 20 Capsules

Day Nurse Capsules

 Provides relief from cold and flu symptoms.

What are Day Nurse Capsules?

Day Nurse Capsules for colds and flu provide relief of cold and flu symptoms such as shivers, aches and pains, Sore throat, Headaches, coughs and sore throats, without causing drowsiness so you can go on with your normal day.

Ingredients and What they do:

• Paracetamol: A popular painkiller which can also help to reduce a high temperature

• Pseudoephedrine: Helps to reduce swelling in your nose and sinuses, easing a blocked nose

• Pholcodine: Helps to ease a dry or tickly cough by reducing the urge to cough

Differences between colds and flu:

Colds and flu have very similar symptoms. However, there are a few tell-tale symptoms that you can look for to determine whether you have a cold or the flu.

• Exhaustion – The flu makes you feel too exhausted to carry on as usual, whereas you can still go about your day-to-day life when you have a cold

• Runny nose or sore throat – These are more common in colds, and the flu will affect more than your nose and throat

• Fever – If your fever is mild, you’re more likely to have a cold, a high fever is more common if you have the flu

• Symptoms appearing quickly – If you have the flu you’ll usually notice that your symptoms come on quickly, whereas a cold will appear more gradually

Warnings and Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children.

Do not take if:

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients these capsules contain

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding

• You have taken any other medicines for the cold and flu 

• You have taken any medicine with any of the ingredients these capsules contain 

Do not take this product if you are already taking:

• Appetite suppressants or stimulants called amphetamines, which are sometimes used to treat ADHD

• Depression medications called Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs), or have taken them within the past 2 weeks

• Any other medications which contain paracetamol

• Any other cold, flu, or decongestant medications

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you are taking:

• Digoxin, which is for heart problems

• Metoclopramide or domperidone, which is used for nausea and vomiting

• Medication for high blood pressure

• Medicines which cause blurred vision, dry mouth, or drowsiness

• Blood thinners, also known as anticoagulants, such as warfarin

• Quinidine or amiodarone, which is used to control heart rhythm

• Medications for anxiety or depression (such as SSRIs or tricyclic antidepressants), or medicines to help you sleep

Ingredients 

Active ingredients: Paracetamol 500mg, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30mg and Pholcodine 5mg.

Other ingredients: Acesulfame K, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Levomenthol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol 96%, Glycerol, Liquid Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Peach Flavour 17.40.3109, Pear Drop Flavour 17.40.3848, Lime Flavour 17.42.5408, Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium (E101), Purified water.

Not to be given to children under 16 years of age except on medical advice.

How do I take Day Nurse Capsules?

Dosage:

For adults and children 16 years and over.

Take TWO capsules with water every 4 hours as required.

• Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 doses) in any 24-hour period or 3 doses if you are planning to take a night time product containing paracetamol.

• Do not take any other paracetamol-containing product.

• Do not take it if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

• Unless your doctor tells you to, do not take for longer than 7 days.

• Do not take it if you have problems with your heart, respiratory, or kidneys.

• Do not take any other cold, flu, or decongestant products.

What are the side effects of Day Nurse Capsules?

Possible side effects:

• Difficulty sleeping.

• Restlessness.

• Shakiness.

• Increased heart rate or blood pressure.

• Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.

• Headache.

• Blurred vision.

• The sensation of ringing or other noise in the ears (tinnitus).

• Skin rash.

• Difficulty passing urine

If you have any concerns or queries regarding the side effects of this medication you can speak to your GP or our Pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects stop use immediately and seek medical assistance as soon as possible.