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Medicines like pain relievers and cold and flu products may contain the same active ingredients. It’s important to read the label and take ONLY 1 medicine containing the active ingredients at a time. Please retain the original packaging. Last Updated: June 30, 2022 This leaflet answers some common questions about Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night Tablets. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your pharmacist or doctor. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your pharmacist or doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night Tablets against the benefits
they expect it will have for you. If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your pharmacist or doctor. Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again. Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/Night is a combination of two types of tablet, a “Day” and “Night”
tablet. The “Day” tablet is a non-drowsy tablet and contains paracetamol, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and codeine phosphate as the active ingredients. The “Night” tablet contains tablet contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, paracetamol and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride as the active ingredients. Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/Night tablets provides temporary relief from symptoms of colds & flu. Day tablet is a non-drowsy and provides temporary relief from the following
symptoms: Night tablet enables you to rest by providing temporary relief from the following symptoms: Paracetamol works to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain. It also acts in the brain to reduce fever. Codeine phosphate belongs to a
group of medicines called analgesics. It is an opioid analgesic and it acts by blocking pain and your emotional response to pain. Pseudoephedrine belongs to a group of medicines called sympathomimetic decongestants. It works by reducing congestion in the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, nasal passages and sinuses, and making it easier to breathe. Chlorpheniramine belongs to a group of medicines called ‘antihistamines’. Antihistamines help reduce allergic symptoms by
preventing the effects of a substance called histamine. Histamine is produced by the body in response to foreign substances that the body is allergic to Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions about this medicine. Your pharmacist or doctor may have given it for another reason. It is only available from your pharmacist. Before you take/give Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night TabletsWhen you must not take itDo not take Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night Tablets if you have an allergy to:
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
Do not take this medicine if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:
Do not take this medicine if you have:
Do not take this medicine:
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. It may affect your developing baby if you take it during pregnancy. Your pharmacist or doctor will discuss the benefits and possible risks of taking the medicine during pregnancy. Do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It passes into the breast milk and there is a possibility that the baby may be affected. Do not take this medicine/it after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal. If you are not sure whether you should start taking this medicine, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. Before you start to take itTell your pharmacist or doctor if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:
Tell your doctor if you are taking any sedatives. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your pharmacist or doctor will discuss the benefits and possible risks of taking the medicine during pregnancy. If you have not told your pharmacist or doctor about any of the above, tell him/her before you start taking Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/Night tablets. Taking other medicinesTell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you get without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. Some medicines and Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/Night tablets may interfere with each other. These include:
These medicines may be affected by Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/Night tablets or may affect how well it works. You may need different amounts of your medicines, or you may need to take different medicines. Your doctor and pharmacist will have more information on these and other medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking this medicine. How to take Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night TabletsFollow all directions given to you by your pharmacist or doctor carefully. They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet. If you do not understand the instructions on the box/bottle, ask your pharmacist or doctor for help. How much to takeAdults and Children over 12 years: “Day” Tablet: Two tablets morning and afternoon if necessary “Night” Tablet: Two tablets at bedtime if necessary. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Do not take more than the recommended dose. How to take itTablets should be swallowed with a glass of glass of water. Tablets can be taken with or without food. When to take itMorning, afternoon and bedtime. How long to take itAdults: Children: If you forget to take itIf it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and give the next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed. This may increase the chance of you getting an unwanted side effect. If you are not sure what to do, ask your pharmacist or doctor. If you have trouble remembering to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints. If you take too much (overdose)Immediately telephone your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night Tablets. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention. While you are using Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night TabletsThings you must doTalk to your pharmacist or doctor if your symptoms do not improve. Your pharmacist or doctor will assess your condition and decide if you should continue to take the medicine. Things you must not doChildren: Adults: Do not take more than the recommended dose unless your doctor tells you to. Do not give your medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you. Do not take Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night Tablets to treat any other complaints unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you to. Things to be careful ofDo not drink alcohol while taking this medicine. The sedation effects of alcohol may be increased. Drinking large quantities of alcohol while taking medicines containing paracetamol may increase the risk of liver side effects. Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause dizziness in some people. If this happens, do not drive or use operate machinery. Do not take high doses of medicine for long period of time unless your doctor tells you to. Codeine may be habit forming. Side effectsTell your pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night Tablets. This medicine helps most people with the symptoms of cold & flu, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical attention if you get some of the side effects. Do not be alarmed by the following lists of side effects. You may not experience any of them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor to answer any questions you may have. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
The above list includes the more common side effects of your medicine. They are usually mild. Children and people over 65 years of age may have an increased chance of getting side effects. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:
The above list includes serious side effects that may require medical attention. These side effects are rare. If any of the following happen, tell your pharmacist or doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital:
The above list includes very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. These side effects are very rare. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell. Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people. After using Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night TabletsStorageKeep your medicine in the original pack until it is time to take. Keep your medicine in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Do not store Chemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/night Tablets or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it on a window sill or in the car. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Keep it where children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines. DisposalAsk your pharmacist what to do with any medicine that is left over, or if the expiry date has passed. Product descriptionWhat it looks likeIngredientsChemists’ Own Cold & Flu Day/Night Tablets contains:
Day/Night tablets also contains:
This medicine does not contain lactose, sucrose, gluten, wheat, yeast, or tartrazine SupplierArrow Pharma Pty Ltd This leaflet was updated in October 2016. Can you take the cold and flu day tablet at night?Suggested Dose
Adults and Children 12 years and over: DAY: Take 2 white tablets every 4-6 hours as necessary. NIGHT: Take 2 pink tablets at bedtime as necessary.
What's the difference between night and day cold and flu tablets?The “Day” tablet is a non-drowsy tablet and contains paracetamol, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and codeine phosphate as the active ingredients. The “Night” tablet contains tablet contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, paracetamol and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride as the active ingredients.
When should I take cold and flu tablets?The recommended dosage of Codral Original Cold & Flu tablets for adults and children 12 years and over is 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as necessary. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Can you take Codral Day at night?When to take CODRAL Original Day & Night. Day tablets should be taken in the morning and in the afternoon, as necessary. Night capsules should be taken in the evening, as necessary.
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