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Cold and Flu Day and Night (Pharmacy Action) TM
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Active ingredients: paracetamol + pseudoephedrine, paracetamol + pseudoephedrine + chlorphenamine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACY ACTION COLD & FLU DAY & NIGHT tablet blister packWhat 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
- Pink, round tablet with break-line.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White, round tablet with breakline.
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
- 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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