How many benylin pills can I take?

Adult Use Only (12 years and older): Take 2 Day OR Night caplets every 6 hours. Do not exceed a total of any 8 Day OR Night caplets in 24 hours. Warnings: Liver warning: Acetaminophen may cause severe or possibly fatal liver damage if you take: more than the recommended dose in 24 hours.

What are day and night tablets for?

The white tablets contain paracetamol (to relieve pain) and pseudoephedrine (a decongestant which unblocks stuffy noses) and are for daytime use. The blue tablets contain paracetamol and diphenhydramine (an antihistamine which helps clear catarrh and so aids sleep) and are for night time use only.

What do nighttime cold and flu tablets do?

This combination medication is used to temporarily treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that affects a certain part of the brain, reducing the urge to cough.

How many cold and flu Night tablets can I take?

Adults and Children over 12 years: “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.

What happens if you take too much Benylin cough medicine?

Symptoms of overdose may include: severe drowsiness, seizures, widened pupils. In children, mental/mood changes (such as restlessness, irritability, hallucinations) may occur before drowsiness. Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.

Is benylin good for flu?

The Benylin® Wet cough range contains Guaifenesin that helps you loosen chest mucus. Alongside our cough products for both adults and children, we’ve also developed an effective range of products to help relieve the symptoms of colds and flu.

Can you drink alcohol with Benylin day and night?

Avoid drinking alcohol with Benylin night tablets. Don’t take them during the day. An overdose of paracetamol is dangerous and capable of causing serious damage to the liver and kidneys. You should never exceed the recommended dose of Benylin day and night.

Do day and night tablets make you drowsy?

Codral Original Day & Night + Dry Cough provides temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms. The DAY capsules give temporary relief of headache, body aches and pains, blocked nose, fever and dry irritated coughs, without causing drowsiness.

What’s the difference between day and night cold and flu tablets?

Codral Original Day & Night provides temporary relief from the symptoms of colds and flu. “Day” tablet relieves runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, body aches and pains, and fever. “Night” tablet relieves runny nose, pain, fever, headache and sneezing.

Can you take cold and flu tablets before bed?

Some over-the-counter cold and flu remedies should be avoided at bedtime. Steer clear of decongestants because they contain ingredients that are stimulating and can interfere with sleep, says Novey. Antihistamines are sleep-inducing and better choices at night, he adds.

Can I take cold and flu day tablets at night?

Antihistamines can cause drowsiness and are often included in “night-time” cold and flu tablets. If your sleep is affected by decongestant tablets, try avoiding the decongestant late in the day or switch to a decongestant nasal spray, rather than taking a tablet containing an antihistamine and a decongestant.

What happens if you take cold and flu tablets for too long?

Symptoms of a potential overdose of OTC cold and flu medication include: Excessive tiredness or lethargy. Extreme dizziness or drowsiness. Sudden anxiety or jitteriness.