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Cough, Cold and Flu Day/Night (Chemists' Own) TM
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Active ingredients: paracetamol + pseudoephedrine + dextromethorphan, paracetamol + pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan + pseudoephedrine, paracetamol + dextromethorphan, paracetamol, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, paracetamol + pseudoephedrine + chlorphenamine, chlorphenamine + paracetamol, pseudoephedrine + chlorphenamine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CHEMISTS' OWN COUGH, COLD & FLU DAY/NIGHT tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Provides fast and effective relief from the symptoms of cold and flu. The non-drowsy Day tablet temporarily relieves: blocked noses, runny noses, nagging cough, headaches, body aches and pains, and fever. The Night tablet contains an antihistamine and temporarily relieves: blocked noses, headaches, body aches and pains, and fever.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale blue film coated round plain tablet with a break bar
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pale yellow film coated round plain tablet with a break bar
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in a Dry Place
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 18 day tablets pack
- 6 night tablets pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
- paracetamol + pseudoephedrine + dextromethorphan
- paracetamol + pseudoephedrine
- dextromethorphan + pseudoephedrine
- pseudoephedrine
- paracetamol + pseudoephedrine + chlorphenamine
- chlorphenamine + paracetamol
- pseudoephedrine + chlorphenamine
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pseudoephedrine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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