Lemsip Cold & Flu Hot Lemon 500mg is a classic hot lemon drink containing paracetamol 500mg per sachet. It provides symptomatic relief from the common cold and influenza, including headache, sore throat, fever and body aches and pains. Simply dissolve the powder in hot water for a comforting, warming drink.
Key Benefits
- Relieves headaches and sore throats
- Helps reduce fever
- Relieves body aches and pains
- Contains 500mg paracetamol per sachet
- Classic hot lemon-flavoured drink
- Powder dissolves in hot water
- Suitable for adults and children aged 12+
- Non-prescription medicine in Ireland
Key Ingredient
Paracetamol 500mg – An analgesic and antipyretic that helps relieve pain and reduce fever associated with colds and flu.
How to Use
- Empty 1 sachet into a mug of hot 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 as 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.
- Speak to a doctor if symptoms do not improve or worsen after 3 days.
Suitable For
Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over for the symptomatic relief of cold and flu symptoms including headache, sore throat, fever and body aches and pains.
Pack Information
- Active ingredient: Paracetamol 500mg per sachet
- Dosage form: Powder for oral solution (hot drink)
- Flavour: Hot Lemon
- Suitable age: 12 years+
- Irish licence: PA0979/013/001
- Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd
- Legal status: Non-prescription / general sale within licensed pack-size restrictions
Excipient Information
Each sachet contains: aspartame 22.5mg, sodium 93.77mg, sucrose 3.04g and lactose 9.72mg. This is relevant for people with phenylketonuria (PKU), those on a sodium-restricted diet, or those with lactose or sucrose intolerance.
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.
- Contains aspartame — not suitable for people with phenylketonuria (PKU).
- Contains 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.