Description
Paracetamol is a painkiller and reduces your temperature when you have a fever. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is a decongestant which opens the airways, helping you breathe more easily. Pholcodine is a cough suppressant that helps relieve dry or tickly coughs.
- Do not give to children under 16 years of age
- Do not take Day Nurse Capsules if you are pregnant or breast-feeding unless your doctor tells you to
DO NOT USE
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to paracetamol, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, pholcodine or any of the other ingredients (listed in Section 6)
- if you have ever developed a severe skin rash or skin that peels, blisters or sores in the mouth after taking Day Nurse
- if you have high blood pressure or heart disease
- if you have kidney disease or hyperexcitability
- if you have difficulty breathing or lung problems
- if you are taking appetite suppressants or stimulant drugs called amphetamines (sometimes used to treat ADHD)
- if you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prescribed for depression in the last two weeks
- if you are taking antibiotics called linezolid
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
