Lemsip Max All in One Capsules Cold & Flu - 16 Capsules

Lemsip Max All in One Capsules are an over-the-counter oral capsule containing paracetamol 500mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1mg and guaifenesin 100mg per capsule, used for the symptomatic relief of cold and flu including a chesty cough, blocked nose, aches, headache and fever, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Who it is for

• Adults and people aged 16 and over with a cold or flu who also have a chesty cough with mucus
• People with several symptoms at once — cough, blocked nose, aches and headache — who want one capsule covering them
• People who prefer a swallowable capsule rather than a hot drink
• People whose cough is chesty (bringing up mucus) rather than a dry, tickly cough

Not suitable for: children under 16; anyone allergic to any ingredient; people with serious heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, an enlarged prostate, phaeochromocytoma, diabetes or closed-angle glaucoma; and anyone taking an MAOI antidepressant or within 14 days of stopping one. Do not combine with other paracetamol-containing products or other sympathomimetic decongestants. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have liver or kidney problems, Raynaud’s syndrome, a history of stomach ulcers, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take other medicines. If you take medicine for bipolar disorder or follow a low-salt diet, ask a pharmacist before use.

How to use

1. Read the patient information leaflet inside the pack before you start.
2. Adults and children aged 16 and over: take 2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 8 capsules in 24 hours.
3. Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew them, and do not give to children under 16.
4. If symptoms persist for more than 5 days or get worse, consult your pharmacist or doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What does Lemsip Max All in One do that the regular capsules do not?

As well as paracetamol and the decongestant phenylephrine, the All in One capsules contain guaifenesin, which helps loosen and clear mucus. That makes them aimed at colds and flu that come with a chesty cough, not just aches and a blocked nose.

How many All in One capsules can I take a day?

Adults and children aged 16 and over take 2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours, up to a maximum of 8 in 24 hours.

Can I take Lemsip Max All in One with paracetamol?

No. Each capsule already contains 500mg of paracetamol, so you must not take it with any other paracetamol-containing product. Combining paracetamol products risks a serious overdose.

Is this suitable for a chesty cough?

Yes. The guaifenesin in these capsules is an expectorant that helps loosen mucus on the chest, so they are intended for a chesty (productive) cough alongside other cold and flu symptoms rather than a dry cough.

Can I take it if I have high blood pressure?

Not without checking first. The phenylephrine decongestant can raise blood pressure, so it is not suitable if you have heart disease, high blood pressure or an overactive thyroid. Seek advice about an appropriate alternative.

Safety & storage

• Contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.
• Do not exceed the stated dose for your age group.
• Do not take if you are allergic to any ingredient, or alongside other decongestants or MAOI antidepressants.
• If symptoms persist for more than 5 days or get worse, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place in the original packaging, and keep out of the sight and reach of children.

References

• NHS — Cough
• NHS — Flu
• Lemsip Max All in One Patient Information Leaflet via emc

This page provides factual information about an over-the-counter cold and flu medicine. Always read the patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist or you are unsure whether this product is right for you, speak to a pharmacist. Suspected side effects can be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.