CODRAL® Cold & Flu +Mucus Cough Hot Drink
Lemon flavoured hot drink to provide fast, soothing relief that hits 6 cold & flu symptoms:
Headaches
Fever
Body aches & pain
Blocked & runny nose
Sore throat
Chesty cough
Each sachet contains:
Paracetamol 1000mg
Paracetamol is an analgesic that is thought to inhibit a pain-transmitting enzyme produced in the brain. Paracetamol works to relieve headaches and other body aches and pains. Paracetamol also helps reduce fever.
Guaiphenesin 200mg
Guaiphenesin is used for the relief of a mucus cough. It works by thinning the mucus to loosen chest congestion which helps to cough it up and get it off your chest.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride12.2mg
Phenylephrine helps to relieve blocked and runny noses.
This product also contains aspartame (E951) and about 2.0g sucrose (sugar) per sachet.
Also contains 468mg of sodium per 20g of product (maximum recommended daily dose).
PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.
Usage Advice
Use this product for:
Headaches
Fever
Body aches & pain
Blocked & runny nose
Sore throat
Chesty cough
Who can use this product
Adults and children 12 years and over.
How much:
Pour the contents of one sachet into a mug. Fill with hot (not boiling water). Stir until dissolved and drink.
How often:
One sachet every 4-6 hours as necessary. Maximum: 4 sachets in 24 hours.
When to stop:
This medicine should not be used for longer than a few days in adults or 48 hours in children except on medical advice.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store below 25°C.
Caution:
If symptoms persist, see your doctor.
Warning:
Phenylephrine may cause sleeplessness in some people.
Keep to recommended dose. If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 764 766) or go to a hospital straight away even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed serious liver damage.
Do not use:
For children under 12 years
If you have taken paracetamol
If sachet seal is broken or damaged
Ask your doctor before use:
If you have high blood pressure
If you are taking antidepressants
If you have heart problems
If you are pregnant
If you are taking any other medicines to treat cough and cold
