Put A Cap On Colds and Flu (Beechams Cold + Flu Remedies)

Member Name: tb4ms

Product:	Beechams Cold + Flu Remedies
Date:	20/01/07 (437 review reads)
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Advantages: Gives relief from cold and flu symptoms

Disadvantages: None

That's it, I have finally succumbed and bought some Beechams Flu Plus Caplets upon the recommendation of a friend.

The sneezing started 3 days ago and the combination of a runny and blocked nose a day later but when the thumping headache started yesterday I gave in and what a relief these tablets have been. I haven't got a sore throat although my glands are up but the tight knot in my chest and the occasional 'flemmy' cough are very much apparant..........what an attractive picture of myself I am painting!

I have been taking these for almost 48 hours and they do help to relieve the headache and the blocked nose. These really are a must for anyone with cold or flu like symptoms I just wish that they would get rid of the very attractive red bits from under my nose acquired from blowing it so much!! I can tell when I'm due another instalment of tablets when the symptoms start rearing their heads as they too often do.

I bought 24 tablets from Boots for £3.59 and the pharmacist had to be shown the box before they handed it over to me as if I was an addict, but I suppose they have their rules.

I dutifully answered all of the usual questions and nodded politely when they were giving me info on what not to take alongside this product. However if you only want 8 tablets then you can collect these from the standard shelf area and don't have to waste time. These do work out to be more expensive than buying them in bulk.

I don't have a problem with swallowing tablets but if you can only take the tiniest of tablets then these aren't for you. Each tablet is about 1.5 cm in length and 3/4 cm in width. They are yellowy / orange in colour, so if you have little ones in the house they could easily be mistaken for sweets. In my opinion they should really be sold in small tubs with 'child unfriendly' lids as in the wrong 'little' hands these could be dangerous.

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What are they for / What it says on the box?
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Provide rapid and effective relief from the major cold and flu symptoms in a convenient easy to swallow caplet. Take at the first sign of flu or severe cold for rapid relief from:
fever, headache, aching limbs, blocked nose, sore throat pain, painful sinuses & shivers

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Dosage
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Adults & children age 12+
2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours as necessary
No more than 8 caplets in 24 hours

Children age 6 to under 12 years
1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours as necessary
No more than 4 caplets in 24 hours

DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE. In the event of an overdose immediate medical advice whould be sought.


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Do not take:
~ with any other flu, cold or decongestant products.
~ with any other paracetamol containing products.
~ if you are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride or caffeine.
~ if you suffer from kidney or liver problems, overactive thyroid or are under the care of a doctor for high blood pressure or heart disease.
~ if you are taking drugs for heart problems including beta-blockers.
~ if you are taking drugs called momoamine oxidase inhibitors for depression.

If you are pregnant or breast feeding consult your doctor.

Possible allergic reactions are very rare but be aware paracetamol can cause:
skin rashes and rare reports of blood disorders.

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Beechams
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Beechams produce a comprehensive range of treatments for colds, flu, coughs, sore throats etc..
They also provide treatments designed for children.

If the caplets aren't for you, although they have definitely relieved my symptoms then here are some of their other products:
* Beechams powders
* Beechams All-in-One (liquid and tablet form)
* Cold and Flu Hot Drinks in different flavours
* Flu-Plus (drink and caplets form)
* Day and Night Nurse
* Decongestant Plus
* Cough remedies
* Sore throat lozenges

And much more!!

Heres' hoping for the end of my cold / flu-like symptoms!!

Summary: An effective remedy for colds and flu-like symptoms