Boots Mucus Cough & Cold Relief All in One Tablets

• paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic) and helps reduce your temperature when you have a fever
• guaifenesin which is an expectorant to help loosen phlegm
• phenylephrine which is a decongestant to reduce swelling in the passages of the nose to help you breathe more easily.

These tablets are used for the relief of symptoms of colds and flu, including aches and pains, headache, blocked nose, sore throat, chills and chesty coughs.

• are allergic to paracetamol, guaifenesin, phenylephrine or any of the other ingredients (listed in section 6)
• have a serious heart condition
• have high blood pressure (hypertension)
• have diabetes
• have an enlarged prostate
• have an overactive thyroid
• have glaucoma, including closed angle glaucoma
• have difficulty passing urine
• are taking antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI’s), or have taken them within the last 14 days – these are medicines such as phenelzine and isocarboxazid
• are taking beta-blocking drugs
• are currently taking other decongestant drugs or stimulants (e.g. ephedrine, amfetamines and xylometazoline)
• are taking a cough medicine called a cough suppressant
• are taking tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine, amitriptyline
• suffer from kidney or liver problems, including alcoholic liver disease
• have phaeochromocytoma.

• are pregnant or breastfeeding
• have a very bad cough or asthma. See your doctor if your cough lasts for more than 5 days or comes back, or if you have a fever, rash or a headache which won’t go away
• have circulatory disorders such as a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which results from poor circulation in the fingers and toes
• have angina

• you have severe illnesses, including severe renal impairment or sepsis (when bacteria and their toxins circulate in the blood leading to organ damage), or you suffer from malnutrition, chronic alcoholism or if you are also taking flucloxacillin (an antibiotic). A serious condition called metabolic acidosis (a blood and fluid abnormality) has been reported in patients in these situations when paracetamol is used at regular doses for a prolonged period or when paracetamol is taken together with flucloxacillin. Symptoms of metabolic acidosis may include: serious breathing difficulties with deep rapid breathing, drowsiness, feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting).

• medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which reduce the amount of fat in the blood such as colestyramine
• medicines to control feeling sick or being sick such as metoclopramide or domperidone
• medicines called anti-coagulants, which are used to thin the blood such as warfarin or other coumarins – you may take occasional doses of paracetamol but should consult your doctor if you need to take it on a regular basis
• barbiturates (for epilepsy or to help you sleep), such as phenobarbitone
• medicines to treat heart or circulatory problems, or to lower blood pressure, (e.g. digoxin, guanethidine, reserpine, methyldopa)
• medicines to treat migraine (e.g. ergotamine and methysergide)
• beta blockers (e.g. atenolol) or vasodilators (e.g. hydralazine)
• phenothiazines used as sedatives (e.g. chlorpromazine, pericyazine and fluphenazine)
• if you are going to have a general anaesthetic as this may cause changes in heart rhythm
• flucloxacillin (antibiotic), due to a serious risk of blood and fluid abnormality (called metabolic acidosis) that must have urgent treatment (see section 2).

Contains paracetamol.

Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine.

• Do not drink alcohol (beer, wine, spirits etc) while taking this product
• If you are taking medication, or are under medical care, consult your doctor before using this medicine
• Long term use of this product is not recommended
• Do not use for longer than 5 days, except on medical advice
• This medicine should only be used if you have all of the following symptoms – pain and/or fever, a blocked nose and a chesty cough
• Use medicines which will only treat the symptoms you have
• Do not take with other flu, cold or decongestant products
• This product could cause dizziness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.

• Allergic reactions with swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, throat or face which may make it difficult to breathe (anaphylaxis, angioedema)
• Severe skin reactions can include ulcers, blistering or peeling of the skin (Steven-Johnsons syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis)
• Breathing problems and wheezing. These are more likely if you have experienced them before when taking other painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin
• Unexplained bruising or bleeding (caused by low platelets in the blood)
• Recurring fevers or infections (caused by low white blood cells which increases the likelihood of infections)
• Severe stomach discomfort (caused by inflammation of the pancreas)
• Liver problems, which may appear as jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin), nausea and abdominal pain (hepatic dysfunction)
• Unusually fast pulse rate or a sensation of an unusually fast or irregular heartbeat (tachycardia, palpitations).

• Difficulty passing water (the frequency is unknown but is more likely to occur in men with an enlarged prostate)
• Less serious allergic reaction including rashes, dermatitis or urticaria (hives)
• Headache, dizziness, insomnia (problems sleeping)
• Nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, stomach discomfort, diarrhoea
• Nervousness, irritability, restlessness, excitability
• Increased blood pressure
• Visual disturbances. This is rare but is more likely in those with glaucoma.

Frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): A serious condition that can make blood more acidic (called metabolic acidosis), in patients with severe illness using paracetamol (see section 2).

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.