Codral Day & Night Tablets 48 - Codeine FREE

Codral Day & Night is a two-tablet regimen for cold and flu, codeine free. The day tablet relieves pain, fever and a blocked or runny nose without a sedating ingredient; the night tablet adds a sedating antihistamine for a runny nose and watery eyes, which also aids rest.

Used for

Temporary relief of multiple cold and flu symptoms, including:

• headaches
• fever
• blocked and runny nose
• body aches and pains

Product details

• Form: tablets — red day tablets and orange night tablets
• Pack size: 48 tablets
• Suitable for: adults and children 12 years and over
• Codeine free
• Brand: Codral

Ingredients

Each day tablet 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
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg — helps to relieve blocked and runny noses

Each night tablet contains:

• Paracetamol 500 mg
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
• Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg — a sedating antihistamine used for the relief of a runny nose and watery eyes; because it is sedating, it also aids rest

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and over:

• Day: 2 red tablets
• Night: 2 orange tablets as necessary

Every 4–6 hours. Maximum 6 day tablets and 2 night tablets in 24 hours.

Warnings

• Incorrect use may be harmful.
• Do not use for children under 12 years.
• Do not use if you have taken paracetamol.
• Do not use if you have taken antihistamines.
• Do not use if the carton seal is broken or missing, or if the tablet 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.
• Night tablets only: may make you drowsy. If drowsy, do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol.
• 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.