cetylpyridinium chloride + guaifenesin + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride at a glance
Medicine classes
Analgesic and antipyretic, sympathomimetic decongestant, expectorant and local antiseptic.
Form
Oral solution supplied with a measuring cup; shake before measuring.
Important warning
Do not combine with other paracetamol-containing, cold, flu or decongestant products.
What is cetylpyridinium chloride + guaifenesin + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride used for?
Licensed for temporary relief of cold and influenza symptoms.
Aches and pains
Headache
Nasal congestion
Tickly sore throat
Chesty cough
How does cetylpyridinium chloride + guaifenesin + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride work?
Paracetamol reduces pain and fever. Phenylephrine narrows swollen nasal blood vessels. Guaifenesin makes thick mucus easier to clear, while cetylpyridinium chloride acts locally as a throat antiseptic.
How to take cetylpyridinium chloride + guaifenesin + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride
Take by mouth according to the label. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds, measure only with the supplied cup and replace the cap securely. Do not use alongside another product containing paracetamol or a decongestant.
Check other pain, cold and flu products for duplicate active ingredients.
The solution contains ethanol, propylene glycol, sorbitol and maltitol; ask a pharmacist if these are a concern.
Seek advice if symptoms persist or worsen.
cetylpyridinium chloride + guaifenesin + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride side effects
Common or expected effects
- Occasional stomach upset or gastrointestinal discomfort.
Get urgent medical advice
- Allergic reaction, including swelling, breathing difficulty or a widespread rash.
- Severe blistering or peeling skin reaction.
- Severe abdominal pain spreading to the back, which may indicate pancreatitis.
- Unexplained bruising, bleeding, fever, mouth ulcers or persistent sore throat, which may indicate a blood-cell disorder.
- Marked palpitations, high blood pressure or urinary retention.
- Deep rapid breathing, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting in someone at risk of high-anion-gap metabolic acidosis.
cetylpyridinium chloride + guaifenesin + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride in pregnancy
Do not use this product during pregnancy. It contains phenylephrine, and UK pregnancy information advises avoiding oral decongestants.
cetylpyridinium chloride + guaifenesin + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride while breastfeeding
Avoid this combination unless a doctor recommends it. Oral phenylephrine combinations are preferably avoided, particularly with a newborn or while milk supply is becoming established. The solution also contains propylene glycol and ethanol.
cetylpyridinium chloride + guaifenesin + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride interactions
Check prescribed, pharmacy and supermarket products for interactions or duplicated ingredients.
Other paracetamol-containing products
May cause accidental overdose and serious liver injury.
Other cold, flu or decongestant products
Do not combine because ingredients and decongestant effects may be duplicated.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Do not use with an MAOI or within 14 days of stopping one because of potentially serious cardiovascular effects.
Common questions about cetylpyridinium chloride + guaifenesin + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride
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Can it be taken with paracetamol?
No. It already contains paracetamol, and duplication can cause overdose and delayed serious liver damage.
Can it be taken with another cold remedy?
Do not take another cold, flu or decongestant product alongside it because active ingredients may be duplicated.
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