Beechams Powders 10 Sachets is recognized for its efficacy in alleviating symptoms associated with colds and flu, such as discomfort, fever, and general malaise. With aspirin and caffeine as its primary components, the remedy addresses pain and inflammation while also enhancing focus and alertness. It is advised for use by individuals over 16 and is particularly beneficial when standard analgesics like paracetamol are insufficient.

Key features

• Alleviates common cold and flu symptoms, including throat discomfort, headaches, fever, and bodily pains.
• Combines aspirin and caffeine for comprehensive symptom relief.
• Offers respite from mild to moderate pain such as migraines, neuralgia, toothaches, menstrual cramps, and rheumatic discomfort.
• Formulated for easy consumption, catering to those who prefer not to swallow pills.
• Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, a company known for its commitment to health care.
• Designed for short-term use, with each package containing 10 individual sachets.

What symptoms or conditions can be treated with Beechams Powders?

Beechams Powders are effective against cold and flu symptoms including sore throat pain, headache, feverishness, and aches and pains, in addition to providing relief from mild to moderate pain such as migraine, neuralgia, toothache, period pain, and rheumatic pain.

What are the benefits of using Beechams Powders?

The advantages of Beechams Powders lie in their ability to swiftly and effectively mitigate symptoms of colds and flu, as well as various types of mild to moderate pain. Their powder form makes them an ideal option for those who have difficulty swallowing tablets.

How do Beechams Powders work?

Beechams Powders contain aspirin and caffeine, where aspirin acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent, easing pain and reducing inflammation, while caffeine serves as a mild stimulant to enhance mental clarity and concentration.

What are the main ingredients or components of Beechams Powders?

Each sachet of Beechams Powder contains 600 mg of Aspirin and 50 mg of Caffeine.

Each Powder contains: Aspirin 600mg, Caffeine 50mg

How to take: Mix the powder with a little water and stir before drinking.

Adults and children aged 16 years and over:

One sachet to be taken every three to four hours as required. Do not exceed six sachets 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.

Avoid excessive intake of caffeine (e.g. coffee, tea and some canned drinks) while taking this product.

Aspirin may cause bleeding. You must tell your doctor if you experience any unusual bleeding.

Drinking alcohol at the same time as taking aspirin increases the risk of bleeding.

Do not take Beechams Powders:

• If you are allergic to aspirin or salicylates, caffeine, any other medicines snown as NSAIDs or to any other ingredient.
• If you have had an allergic reaction after taking ibuprofen or aspirin.
• If you have had asthma or shortness of breath in response to aspirin before.
• If you suffer from high blood pressure or heart disease.
• If you have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of the stomach.
• If you have blood clotting disorders (e.g. haemophilia) or have ever had gout.
• If you have liver or kidney disease.
• If you are under 16 years of age, unless your doctor tells you to. There is a possible association between aspirin and Reye's syndrome when given to children under 16 years. Reye's syndrome is a very rare disease which affects the brain and liver and can be fatal.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, except on medical advice.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Beechams Powders:

• If you suffer from high blood pressure, asthma, allergic disease, kidney or liver problems.
• If you have an intolerance to some sugars.
• If you are taking any prescribed medicines, particularly:Methotrexate, Blood thinning drugs (anticoagulants) or blood pressure lowering treatments (ACE inhibitors), Oral hypoglycaemics (to lower blood glucose), Medicines for treating gout such as probenecid or sulfinpyrazone, Ibuprofen or other painkillers known as NSAIDs (e.g. diclofenac), SSRI antidepressants (such as fluoxetine), Treatments for epilepsy (such as phenytoin or valproate), Beta-blockers (e.g. atenolol), Acetazolamide, Water tablets (diuretics), Steroid hormones (corticosteroids), Antacids.

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