Lemsip Cold & Flu Headcold 500mg is a comforting hot lemon and menthol drink containing paracetamol 500mg per sachet. It is used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold and influenza, including headache, sore throat, fever and body aches and pains. Simply dissolve the powder in hot water for a soothing, warming drink.
Key Benefits
- Relieves headaches and sore throats
- Helps reduce fever
- Relieves body aches and pains
- Contains 500mg paracetamol per sachet
- Comforting hot lemon & menthol drink
- Powder dissolves in hot water
- Suitable from 12 years of age
- Convenient 10-sachet pack
Key Ingredient
Paracetamol 500mg – An analgesic and antipyretic that helps relieve pain and reduce fever associated with colds and flu.
How to Use
- Pour 1 sachet into a mug, add hot but not boiling water and stir until dissolved. Sweeten with sugar, honey or your usual sweetener if preferred.
- Adults, elderly and those aged 16+: Take 1 sachet every 4 hours when required. Maximum 6 sachets in 24 hours.
- Children aged 12–15: Take 1 sachet every 4–6 hours when necessary. Maximum 4 doses in 24 hours.
- Children under 12: Do not use.
Suitable For
Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over for the relief of cold and flu symptoms including headache, sore throat, fever and body aches and pains.
Pack Information
- Pack size: 10 sachets
- Flavour: Lemon & Menthol
- Active ingredient: Paracetamol 500mg per sachet
- Dosage form: Powder for oral solution (hot drink)
- Suitable age: 12 years+
- Irish licence: PA0979/014/001
- Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd
- Supply status: Non-prescription
Patient Information Leaflet
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Important Information
- Contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing medicine.
- Taking too much paracetamol can cause serious liver damage. Seek immediate medical advice in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.
- Each sachet contains aspartame, sodium, sucrose and lactose — relevant for people with particular dietary or medical requirements.
- Do not give to children under 12 years.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Always read the current Patient Information Leaflet and product packaging before use.