Lemsip Max All-in-One Lemon Sachets (8)

Product Summary

Paracetamol, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

For the symptomatic relief of colds and flu including chesty coughs

Key Features

Contains a powerful combination of the following active ingredients:

• Paracetamol 1000mg to help with headache, sore throat, fever, body aches & pains.
• Guaifenesin 200mg - an expectorant for the relief of chesty cough
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 12.2mg a decongestant for relief of blocked or runny nose.

Directions

Read the enclosed leaflet before using the product.

• Pour one sachet of powder into a mug and fill with hot, but not boiling, water.
• Stir until dissolved. If preferred, sweeten to taste with sugar, honey or your usual sweetener.

How much to take:

• Adults and children 12 and over: 1 sachet every 4-6 hours as required. Do not exceed 4 sachets in 24 hours.
• Do not give to children under 12, except on medical advice.

Ingredients

Ingredients (per sachet):

• Paracetamol 1000mg, Guaifenesin 200mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 12.2mg
• Also includes Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Citric acid, Sucrose, Aspartame (E951), Saccharin sodium, Curcumin (Includes Curcumin E100, Lactose, Polysorbate 80 E443 and silica E551), and Lemon flavour.

Warnings and Restrictions

• Always read the enclosed patient information leaflet before using.
• Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor.
• Do not take if: allergic to any of the ingredients, if you have heart disease or high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, or if you are taking or have taken MAOI, (antidepressants) within 14 days.
• CONTAINS PARACETAMOL. Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine.
• Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine, even if you feel well.
• Consult your pharmacist or doctor before taking if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Taking other medicines

• Do not take with any other medicines containing paracetamol at the same time.
• If you are taking any other medicines, always check with your pharmacist or doctor before taking.

Storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Store in the original package.

Pharmacist FAQs Answered

Can I Take Lemsip Max Sachets on an empty stomach?

Lemsip Max All-in-One Lemon Sachets can be taken with or without food, although some people find this easier to digest after a meal or a snack. Since the powder is dissolved in hot water to make a drink, it is usually kind to your stomach. If you are likely to feel unwell when on medication, having a light meal first ought to be beneficial. Most importantly, it should not be taken with other paracetamol preparations. You may drink the medicine as an ordinary hot beverage, but no more than a total of 4 sachets in 24 hours. Also, do not consume alcohol when using this product, as it increases the risk of liver damage with paracetamol. If you have doubts about your diet or stomach sensitivity, a pharmacist will help you make the most appropriate decision.

Is It Safe to Use Lemsip Max if I Have Diabetes?

Lemsip Max sachets include sweeteners and sugars, which diabetes patients should know. Each sachet provides sucrose, sugar, and artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin sodium. These ingredients may affect your blood sugar levels, especially if taking multiple sachets daily. While the amount per sachet is relatively small, it can still be important for anyone managing blood glucose carefully. Always ask your pharmacist first if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes before using this product. They can advise you on another cold and flu remedy with no added sugar or with ingredients that have less impact on your blood sugar. In addition, certain diabetes medications interact with the active ingredients in Lemsip, so always check before taking more than one treatment at once.

Can I Take Lemsip Max when I am on Medication?

If you are on antidepressants or any form of mental health medication, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline, you should not take Lemsip Max unless advised by a doctor or pharmacist. MAOIs may lead to severe interactions with phenylephrine, the decongestant in this medication. Even if you last took an MAOI a few days ago, you should wait at least 14 days before taking Lemsip Max. Other psychiatric drugs may also react, causing issues like increased blood pressure, restlessness, or in cardiac rhythms. Never take over-the-counter cold and flu medication with your usual psychiatric medicine without asking. If you do not know what is safe, bring your medication list to your local pharmacy to help you choose a product that will match your cold or flu symptoms without interfering with your mental health treatment plan.

How Does This Medicine Work in Comparison to Lemsip Capsules?

Lemsip Max Lemon Sachets and Lemsip Max Capsules have the same active components—paracetamol, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine—but are different in operation because of the way they work and get absorbed. The sachets are dissolved in hot water and sucked as a hot drink, and this could soothe a sore throat and wet you at the same time. The heat also thins mucus inside your chest to make it easier to cough up. Capsules, conversely, are ingested and digested within the stomach, which might be more convenient or faster for some individuals. The effects of the two are normally the same, but the format of hot drinks in sachets makes them cosier when ill. It is a matter of personal choice—some individuals want the drink, while others choose capsules for convenience. Depending on your symptoms and lifestyle, your pharmacist can advise you.

Can I Use Lemsip Max Sachets for a Dry Cough?

Lemsip Max Lemon Sachets are best for chesty coughs when you want to clear mucus or phlegm. This is because they contain guaifenesin, an expectorant. It does this by loosening and thinning mucus in the lungs to make it easier to cough up. If you've got a dry cough that does not yield mucus, guaifenesin will not be effective and may worsen your cough. Alternatives like cough suppressants may be more appropriate for tickly or dry coughs. Always see your pharmacist to obtain the most suitable product for your cough type. If your symptoms change or do not improve over a few days, seeking your local professional advice is a good idea. Using the wrong kind of cough syrup will not hurt you most of the time, but it may not give you the relief you want.