Maxigesic® Cold & Flu Hot Drink is a unique, patented combination of paracetamol 500mg and ibuprofen 150mg, that combines the power of these two ingredients for smarter cold, flu and pain relief, also reducing fever and inflammation.
Headache
Sinus pain
Sore throat
Fever
Aches and pain from colds and flu
Migraine headache
Tension headache
Backache
Muscular pain
Period pain
Rheumatic pain
Arthritis
Tennis elbow
Toothache
Dental procedures
Use: For the temporary relief of pain, including pain where inflammation is present, associated with: headaches, sinus pain, sore throat, aches and pain associated with colds & flu, reduces fever.
Warnings: Do not give to children under 12 years of age. Keep to the recommended dose. Unless advised to by a doctor, adults should not take this medicine for longer than a few days at a time, and adolescents (12–17 years) should not take it for longer than 48 hours at a time. Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or liver damage.
You are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
You have a stomach ulcer.
You have impaired kidney or liver function.
You have heart failure.
You are allergic to paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines.
If you get an allergic reaction, stop taking and see your doctor immediately.
If you have asthma.
If you are aged 65 years or over.
With other product containing paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines, or with medicines that you are taking regularly.
If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 764 766) or go to hospital straight away even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Phenylketonurics are warned that this product contains aspartame (phenylalanine). It also contains sugars.
Regular strength: Adults and children over 12 years: 1–2 sachets every 6 hours, as required. Pour contents of 1 or 2 sachets into a mug and fill with hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until dissolved. Do not consume more than 8 sachets in 24 hours.
Double strength: Adults and children over 12 years: 1 sachet every 6 hours, as required. Do not use more than 1 sachet per dose. Pour contents of 1 sachet into a mug and fill with hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until dissolved. Do not consume more than 4 sachets in 24 hours.
Store below 30 °C.
