Name: BEECHAMS POWDERS (10-20)
Brand: British Chemist
Rating: 4.6 (890 reviews)

BEECHAMS POWDERS (10-20)

10, 20

inc. VAT

Tackle the symptoms of cold and flu, with Beechams Powders. Containing Asprin and Caffeine to relieve pain so you can carry on with your day. Beechams – Bossing colds since 1926.

Information Leaflet

Description

Beechams Powders provide effective relief from cold and flu symptoms, with a combination of aspirin and caffeine. Beechams Powders contains two active ingredients. Asprin, which relieves pain, reduces inflammation and lowers temperature when you have a fever. And Caffeine acts as a mild stimulant. Simply mix the powder with a little water and stir before drinking.

Provides relief from the follow symptoms:

aches and pains
feverishness
headache
sore throat

Provides relief from mild to moderate pain such as:

migraine
neuralgia
toothache
rheumatic pain

Uses / Instructions

How to take:

Mix the powder with a little water and stir before drinking.

Adults and children aged 16 years and over:

One powder to be taken every three to four hours as required.
Do not exceed six powders in any period of 24 hours.

Elderly:

Use with particular caution in elderly patients who are more prone to adverse events.

Children (under 16 years):

Do not give to children aged under 16 years, unless specifically indicated

Do not use for more than 10 days (or lasts more than 3 days for fever).
If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Warnings

Aspirin should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, mild to moderate renal or hepatic impairment, or in patients who are dehydrated.
Excessive intake of caffeine (e.g. coffee, tea and some canned drinks) should be avoided while taking this product.
The use of aspirin should be avoided during pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester.
If aspirin is administered during pregnancy, the dose should be the lowest possible and the duration of treatment as short as possible.
This product is also not recommended for use in pregnancy due to the caffeine content.
This product should not be used while breast-feeding without medical advice.
Beechams Powders contain soya protein.
Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an over dose even if you feel well.
Do not take this product if you have an allergy or known hypersensitivity to any of the products.

Side Effects

Occasionally aspirin may bring on an asthma attack or tightening of the chest, or other hypersensitivity reactions eg: rash, runny nose or other skin reactions in susceptible individuals.
People with sensitive stomachs may suffer irritation with bleeding. If you experience these, or any other undesirable effects, tell your pharmacist or doctor.

Ingredients

Each Powder contains:

Aspirin 600 mg, Caffeine 50 mg

Also contains:

Lactose, Maize Starch, Collodial Anyhydrous Silica, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Saccharin Sodium, Sodium Cyclamate and spice flavour. For further information about lactose please see the ‘check before you take beechams powders’ section.