Sudafed Congestion & Headache Day & Night Capsules Pack of 16

Sudafed Congestion & Headache Day & Night Capsules Pack of 16 are specifically formulated to provide comprehensive relief from common cold and flu symptoms. The dual-action capsules work day and night to help you feel better.

What symptoms do Sudafed Day & Night Capsules relieve?

These capsules are designed to alleviate a range of discomforts, including:

• Stuffy Nose: Phenylephrine hydrochloride acts as a decongestant to reduce swelling in the nasal passages, making it easier to breathe.
• Headache & Body Aches: Paracetamol helps to reduce pain and discomfort.
• Fever & Sore Throat: Paracetamol also works to lower fever and soothe a sore throat.
• Tiredness & Drowsiness (Day Capsules only): The Day capsules contain caffeine to help combat the fatigue often associated with colds and flu, allowing you to maintain your daily activities.

By offering distinct formulations for daytime and nighttime use, Sudafed Congestion & Headache Day & Night Capsules Pack of 16 ensure you get the right relief at the right time. The Night capsules provide a caffeine-free option to help promote restful sleep while still targeting your cold and flu symptoms.

Adults and children 16 years and over:

• Take 2 red/yellow Day capsules every 4 - 6 hours during the daytime, as required, up to 3 times a day.
• Take 2 dark blue/light blue Night Capsules at bedtime.
• Leave at least 4 to 6 hours between doses.
• Do not take more than 6 Day Capsules and 2 Night capsules (4 doses) in 24 hours.
• Do not give to children under 16 years.
• Do not take for more than 3 days, unless advised by your doctor.
• Always swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew.

Do not use this medicine if:

• You have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
• You have severe heart disease or cardiovascular disorder(s).
• You have high blood pressure (Hypertension).
• You are taking medicines to lower blood pressure, treat heart or circulatory problems such as beta blockers (e.g. atenolol).
• You have severe hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment.
• You have an overactive thyroid gland, an enlarged prostate, diabetes, pheochromocytoma, or glaucoma (including closed angle glaucoma).
• You are taking antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's), or have taken them within the last 14 days (e.g., phenelzine, isocarboxazid).
• You are taking tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine, amitriptyline.
• You are taking medicines belonging to a group called sympathomimetic amines such as dopamine, epinephrine.
• You are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• You are taking anything else containing paracetamol. Talk to your doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine, even if you feel well.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if:

• You do not get better or if you feel worse after 3 days.
• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You are taking alcohol or are dehydrated.
• You have difficulty passing urine.
• You have a blood circulation problem (including Raynaud's Phenomenon).
• You have a blood condition called Haemolytic anaemia.
• You have genetic conditions such as Gilbert's syndrome or Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or Glutathione deficiency.
• You are taking any other medicines, including: barbiturates, sympathomimetic drugs, colestyramine, metoclopramide, domperidone, anticoagulants (like warfarin), probenacid, anti-arrhythmics (like digoxin), ergot alkaloids, or flucloxacillin.

The Day time capsules contain caffeine and so may disrupt sleep if taken at night. Do not use the capsules after the date shown on the pack. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children and do not store above 25°C.

Each Day Capsule Contains:

• Paracetamol: 500mg
• Caffeine: 25mg
• Phenylephrine Hydrochloride: 6.1mg
• Other ingredients: Maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate, talc.
• Capsule shell colours: quinoline yellow (E104), titanium dioxide (E171), patent blue V (E131), erythrosine (E127).

Each Night Capsule Contains:

• Paracetamol: 500mg
• Phenylephrine Hydrochloride: 6.1mg
• Other ingredients: Maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate, talc.
• Capsule shell colours: titanium dioxide (E171), erythrosine (E127), indigo carmine (E132).