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Medicines caffeine + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

caffeine + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can I drink coffee while taking it?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Avoid excessive coffee, tea, cola and energy drinks because additional caffeine can increase insomnia, anxiety, stomach upset and palpitations.

Sources for this answer

Benylin Cold & Flu Max Strength Capsules, hard — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Lemsip Max Daytime Cold & Flu Relief — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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