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Cold and Flu plus Cough Day and Night (Pharmacy Action) 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 + phenylephrine + dextromethorphan, paracetamol + chlorphenamine + dextromethorphan

Brand name

(ARTG)

: Pharmacy Action Cold & Flu +Cough Day & Night capsules blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms, including headaches, body aches and pains, blocked nose, runny nose and dry irritated coughs. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

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

Component :

  • Capsule, hard
  • Oral
  • Hard gelatin capsule of size '0' having green coloured body and green cap contains white crystalline powder

Component :

  • Capsule, hard
  • Oral
  • Hard gelatin capsules of size '0' having white coloured body and red coloured cap contains white to off-white crystalline powder

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 24 pack
  • 48 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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