How many max strength cold and flu tablets can I take?
How many max strength cold and flu tablets can I take?
Two capsules every 4 to 6 hours, as required. Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 doses) in any 24 hour period.
How many cold relief capsules do I take?
Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and over: 2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours, as required. Do not take more than 12 capsules in any 24 hour period. Do not give to children under 12 years.
How many cold and flu tablets can you take a day?
Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age. Do not take more than the recommended dose.
How many day and night Tablets do I take?
Leave at least 4 to 6 hours between doses. Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 doses) in any 24 hour period. Do not give to children under 16 years.
Can you take 2 cold and flu tablets?
For the symptomatic relief of colds, influenza and sinus congestion. Adults and Children over 12 years: 2 tablets with water followed by 1 or 2 tablets every four hours, if needed, up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours. Not to be taken more frequently than every four hours.
Do cold and flu tablets actually work?
Cold and flu tablets won’t cure a cold. Colds are caused by viruses and symptoms generally resolve within ten days. Getting plenty of rest and keeping your fluids up may help you feel better.
Can I take ibuprofen with cold and flu capsules?
To avoid exceeding the maximum dose, you should not take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you’re already taking a cough or cold medicine that contains these ingredients. You can check if the cough or cold medicine contains paracetamol or ibuprofen by looking at: the patient information leaflet that comes with the medicine.
Should I eat before taking cold flu tablets?
As a general rule, medicines that are supposed to be taken on an empty stomach should be taken about an hour before a meal, or 2 hours after a meal. Forgetting these instructions on rare occasions is unlikely to do any harm, but taking these medicines with food regularly may mean they don’t work.
Do cold and flu tablets help you sleep?
Nyquil is a common over-the-counter medication. It’s formulated to treat nighttime cold and flu symptoms. In addition to helping alleviate a fever, stuffy nose, and cough, Nyquil can also cause drowsiness. As a result, it may help with sleep.
What’s the difference between day and night cold and flu tablets?
What it does: The daytime capsules contain phenylephrine, caffeine and paracetamol to help to relieve your cold & flu symptoms including fatigue and drowsiness, whilst the night time capsules help relieve cold & flu symptoms so you can get a good night’s sleep.
Does day and night nurse make you sleepy?
Day nurse capsules contain only paracetamol, pholcodine and pseudoephedrine. These are non-drowsy so help you continue with your day to day activities. Night nurse capsules contain paracetamol and dextromethorphan, together with promethazine which makes you drowsy, which can help you get a restful sleep.
