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Boots Max Strength Sinus Relief Capsules overview
For the relief of symptoms associated with the pain and congestion of sinusitis, including relief of aches and pains, headache, nasal congestion and lowering of temperature.
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Boots Max Strength Sinus Relief Capsules
Presentation :

Capsule, hard. Red/blue hard gelatin capsules containing the drug product, an off-white powder.

Indications :

For the relief of symptoms associated with the pain and congestion of sinusitis, including relief of aches and pains, headache, nasal congestion and lowering of temperature.

Adult Dosage :

For oral use.

Swallow whole with water. Do not chew.


Adults and Children 12 years and over:

2 capsules every 4 hours as required to a maximum of four doses in any 24 hours.

Do not exceed eight capsules in any 24 hours.

This product is contraindicated in children under the age of 12 years

Contra Indications :

Not to be used in children under the age of 12 years.


Paracetamol:
 Hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any of the other constituents.
 
Caffeine:
 Should be given with care to patients with a history of peptic ulcer.
 
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride:
 Severe coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disorders. Hypertension. Hyperthyroidism. Contraindicated in patients currently receiving or within two weeks of stopping therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
 

Special Precautions :

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.

Use with caution in patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon and diabetes mellitus.

The following warnings will appear on the pack:-


CONTAINS PARACETAMOL
 

- If symptoms persist consult your doctor.

- Do not exceed the stated dose.

- Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.

- Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.

The Label shall say:

Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.

The Leaflet shall say:

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.

If you are pregnant or being prescribed medicine by your doctor, seek your doctor's advice before taking this product.

 

Interactions :

Paracetamol

The speed of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by metoclopramide or domperidone and absorption reduced by colestyramine.

The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect.

Drugs which induce hepatic microsomal enzymes, such as alcohol, barbiturates, monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants, may increase the hepatotoxicity of paracetamol, particularly after overdosage. Contraindicated in patients currently receiving or within two weeks of stopping therapy with monoamine oxidase inhibitors because of a risk of hypertensive crisis.

 

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

Phenylephrine may adversely interact with other sympathomimetics, vasodilators and beta blockers.

Adverse Reactions :

Paracetamol

Adverse effects of paracetamol are rare but hypersensitivity including skin rash may occur.

There have been reports of blood dyscrasias including thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis, but these were not necessarily causally related to paracetamol.

 

Caffeine

Nausea and insomnia have been noted.

 

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

Phenylephrine hydrochloride may elevate blood pressure with headache, vomiting and rarely palpitations; tachycardia or reflex bradycardia; tingling and coolness of the skin. There have been rare reports of allergic reactions.

Manufacturer :

BOOTS COMPANY PLC

Drug Availability :

GSL – General Sales List

Drug Updated :

05 March 2010

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