Codral Night Cold & Flu Tablets 24

Codral Night Cold & Flu is a night-time tablet for the temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms. It combines a pain reliever and fever reducer with a decongestant and a sedating antihistamine, so it eases the symptoms that keep you awake and allows rest.

Used for

Temporary relief of:

• headaches and fever
• body aches and pains
• blocked or runny noses
• sneezing and watery eyes
• sore throat

Product details

• Form: tablets
• Pack size: 24 tablets
• Suitable for: adults and children 12 years and over
• Brand: Codral

Ingredients

Each tablet contains:

• Paracetamol 500 mg
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
• Chlorphenamine maleate 2 mg

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 4–6 hours at night-time as necessary. Maximum 8 tablets 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.
• Do not use for children under 12 years.
• Do not use if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.
• Do not use if you have taken paracetamol.
• Do not use if you have taken antihistamines.
• Do not use if the blister foil is broken.
• Ask your doctor before use if you have any medical condition, are taking any other medicines, or are a chronic alcohol abuser.
• Ask your doctor before use if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, are taking antidepressants, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Phenylephrine may cause sleeplessness in some people.
• Chlorphenamine may cause drowsiness. If drowsy, do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol.
• Discontinue use and see a doctor at the first sign of a skin reaction or any other sign of hypersensitivity.
• If symptoms persist or worsen, or new symptoms appear, stop use and see your doctor.
• Keep out of reach and sight 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.