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 12 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 12; anyone allergic to the ingredients; people with heart disease, high blood pressure or an overactive thyroid; and anyone taking, or who has taken within the last 14 days, MAOI antidepressants. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing product. Speak to your pharmacist first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medicines. Online purchase is for those aged 16 and over; under-16s should speak to a pharmacist in store.

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. Children aged 12 to 15 years: take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 4 capsules in 24 hours.
4. Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew them, and do not give to children under 12.
5. If symptoms persist for more than a few 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. Children aged 12 to 15 take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours, up to a maximum of 4 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 unless a pharmacist or doctor has advised you.

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 a few 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.