Is Lemsip a drug?
COLD and cough remedies used by millions of people may be restricted to prescription sale only because of evidence that they are being used to manufacture a class A drug.
What happens if you overdose on Lemsip?
Taking Lemsip alongside other medicine containing paracetamol can cause an overdose, potentially resulting in serious liver and kidney damage.
Is Lemsip Max banned in sport?
Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Powder and Lemsip Cold & Flu Hot Lemon are permitted, while Nurofen Cold & Flu Tablets, Lemsip Max Sinus and non-drowsey Sudafed are prohibited in competition but permitted outside of competition.
Is Lemsip a drink?
Lemsip cold and flu sachets are a non-drowsy hot lemon drink providing relief from cold symptoms such as blocked nose, headache, fever, body aches and pains and sore throats. Each sachet contains the active ingredients of paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride.
What’s in Lemsip drink?
Lemsip cold & flu sachets contain two active ingredients, the painkiller paracetamol (650mg) and a decongestant called phenylephrine hydrochloride (10mg). Paracetamol is thought to relieve pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord.
Is lemsip a drink?
Is there caffeine in lemsip?
Each Lemsip Cold & Flu Capsule with Caffeine contains 500 mg paracetamol and 65 mg of caffeine. Paracetamol has pain killing (analgesic) and fever reducing (antipyretic) properties. Caffeine is a stimulant for relief of fatigue and drowsiness.
Can you drink on Lemsip Max?
Can I drink alcohol with Lemsip max flu lemon? Drinking alcohol with Lemsip max flu lemon is best avoided because the combination of alcohol and paracetamol could increase the risk of side effects on your liver.
How much Lemsip is too much?
Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 doses) in any 24 hours. Do not give to children under 16 years of age.
Why is lemsip so good?
Phenylephrine relieves a blocked nose by causing the blood vessels in the linings of the nasal passages and sinuses to contract and narrow. This decreases blood flow into the linings of the nose and sinuses, which reduces the feeling of congestion and also reduces the production of mucus.
Can you have a drink after a Lemsip?
A few drinks after a lemsip is highly unlikely to be a problem. I drink lemsip with whisky chasers and I’m still alive. I’ve just had a lemsip as I have a cold…. It clears my sore throat, cough and back aches, but what I want to know is, can I have a couple of drinks at a bar with my friends later now I’ve had one….
Are there any banned substances in Lemsip Max?
Pseudoephedrine, which is an active ingredient in Lemsip Max Sinus and Sudafed, is used as a nasal or sinus decongestant and can also be used as a performing enhancing stimulant. It was on the IOC’s banned substances list until 2004, when the Wada list was drawn up.
Are there any Lemsip products that are not vegetarian?
Lemsip products not suitable for vegetarians are: Lemsip Max Cold & Flu Capsules, Lemsip Max Sinus Capsules, Lemsip Max All in One Capsules, Lemsip Cough Max for Mucus Cough and Cold Capsules.
Can you take Lemsip if you have high blood pressure?
1. Can you take Lemsip capsules if you have a history of raised blood pressure/hypertension? Some Lemsip products contain decongestants which work by constricting the blood vessels; this action may worsen raised blood pressure/hypertension.