1. Name of the medicinal product
Beechams Multi-symptom Relief Oral Solution
Beechams All in One Liquid
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each 20 ml dose contains paracetamol 500 mg, guaifenesin 200 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
For excipients, see 6.1
3. Pharmaceutical form
Oral Solution.
A clear, bright amber liquid.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Short term symptomatic relief of colds, chills and influenza including chesty coughs.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Adults and children 12 years and over
One 20 ml measured dose (or four 5 ml spoonfuls). Repeat every four hours as necessary.
Do not exceed four doses per 24 hours.
Not to be given to children under 12 years except on medical advice.
Elderly
The normal adult dose may be taken.
Do not take continuously for more than 5 days without medical advice
4.3 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to paracetamol and/or other constituents.
Concomitant use of other sympathomimetic decongestants.
Phaeochromocytoma.
Closed angle glaucoma.
Hepatic or severe renal impairment, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, heart disease or those taking tricyclic antidepressants or beta-blocking drugs and those patients who are taking or have taken, within the last two weeks, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (see section 4.5).
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Care is advised in the administration of paracetamol to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment. The hazards of overdose are greater in those with (non-cirrhotic) alcoholic liver disease.
Patients suffering from chronic cough or asthma should consult a physician before taking this product.
Patients should stop using the product and consult a health care professional if cough lasts for more than 5 days or comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Do not take with a cough suppressant.
Medical advice should be sought before taking this product in patients with these conditions:
An enlargement of the prostate gland
Occlusive vascular disease (e.g. Raynaud's Phenomenon)
Cardiovascular disease
This product should not be used by patients taking other sympathomimetics (such as decongestants, appetite suppressants and amphetamine-like psychostimulants)
The amount of alcohol should be taken into account in children and high-risk groups.
Concomitant use of other paracetamol-containing products should be avoided. If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Special label warnings
Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Do not take with other flu, cold or decongestant products.
Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.
Contains ethanol, glycerol, sorbitol and Sunset Yellow, see leaflet for further information.
Special leaflet warnings
Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.
This medicinal product contains 19% v/v ethanol (alcohol) i.e. 3.8 ml per 20 ml dose, equivalent to 76 ml beer or 31.6 ml wine.
Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism.
To be taken into account in pregnant or breast-feeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver