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Day and Night Cold and Flu Relief (Pharmacy Health) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: paracetamol + pseudoephedrine + chlorphenamine, paracetamol + pseudoephedrine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHARMACY HEALTH DAY + NIGHT COLD & FLU RELIEF tablet blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Temporary relief from the following cold & flu symptoms: nasal congestion, sinus pain, runny nose, headache, body aches & pains. Reduces fever. The night tablets also provide relief from sneezing and itchy or watery eyes, and assist rest by providing relief from these symptoms.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • White round tablet with break line.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • Pink round tablet with break line.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 12 tablets ( 8 day/4 night) pack
  • 24 tablets (16 day/ 8 night) pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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