Codral Cold & Flu + Mucus Cough Capsules 24

Codral Cold & Flu + Mucus Cough capsules treat cold and flu symptoms and add an expectorant for a chesty, productive cough. The expectorant thins mucus to loosen chest congestion so it is easier to cough up.

Used for

Temporary relief of symptoms such as:

• headaches
• blocked or runny noses
• fever
• body aches
• sore throats
• chesty coughs

Product details

• Form: capsules
• Pack size: 24 capsules
• Suitable for: adults and children 12 years and over
• Storage: store below 25 °C
• Brand: Codral

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:

• Paracetamol 500 mg — an analgesic thought to inhibit a pain-transmitting enzyme produced in the brain; it relieves headaches and other body aches and pains, and also helps reduce fever
• Guaiphenesin 100 mg — used for the relief of a mucus cough; it thins the mucus to loosen chest congestion, which helps you cough it up and get it off your chest
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg — helps to relieve blocked and runny noses

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 capsules every 4–6 hours at night-time as necessary. Maximum 8 capsules in 24 hours.

This medicine should not be taken for longer than a few days in adults, or 48 hours in children, except on medical advice.

Warnings

• Incorrect use may be harmful.
• Not for children under 12 years.
• Do not use if you have taken paracetamol.
• Do not use if the carton seal is broken or missing, or if the capsule foil is broken.
• Ask your doctor before use if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, are taking antidepressants, are pregnant, or are taking any other medicines to treat cough and cold.
• Phenylephrine may cause sleeplessness in some people.
• If symptoms persist, see your doctor.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep to the recommended dose. If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (New Zealand 0800 764 766) or go to a hospital straight away even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed serious liver damage.

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.