BENYLIN 4 Flu Tablets combine three active ingredients to relieve common cold and flu symptoms. Paracetamol helps ease aches, pains and fever, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride helps clear a blocked nose, and diphenhydramine hydrochloride helps relieve sneezing, a runny nose and coughing.
Symptoms relieved
- Blocked nose and nasal congestion
- Runny nose and sneezing
- Coughing
- Aches, pains and headache
- Fever
Active ingredients
- Paracetamol: 500 mg per tablet
- Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride: 22.5 mg per tablet
- Diphenhydramine hydrochloride: 12.5 mg per tablet
Also contains sunset yellow (E110) and sodium.
How to use
Swallow the tablets whole with water, leaving at least four hours between doses.
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Adults, the elderly and children aged 16 years and over: Take 2 tablets up to 4 times a day.
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Children aged 10 to 15 years: Take 1 tablet up to 4 times a day.
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Children under 10 years: Not suitable.
Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours or use for more than 5 days without medical advice. Do not take with any other paracetamol, cough, cold, decongestant or antihistamine medicine.
Who should not use it
Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol, pseudoephedrine, diphenhydramine or any other ingredient. Do not use if you have heart disease or high blood pressure, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, phaeochromocytoma, glaucoma or severe kidney problems.
Do not use if you take beta-blockers, other sympathomimetics such as stimulants, appetite suppressants or decongestants, other diphenhydramine products, or MAOI/RIMA antidepressants now or within the last 2 weeks. Do not use for children under 10.
Warnings and precautions
- This medicine can make you sleepy. Do not drive or use tools or machinery if affected, and do not drink alcohol.
- Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy.
- Tell your doctor if you take flucloxacillin.
- Stop use and get urgent medical help if you develop a sudden severe headache or vision changes, or sudden abdominal pain or rectal bleeding.
- Sunset yellow (E110) may cause allergic reactions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use is generally not recommended.
Possible side effects
Common side effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness and difficulty sleeping. Stop use and seek medical advice if you have an allergic reaction, a fast or irregular heartbeat, or any of the urgent warning signs above.
Important information
Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.