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Medicines caffeine + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

caffeine + paracetamol + phenylephrine hydrochloride · Medicine question

What should I do if too much is taken?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Go to A&E immediately and take the pack or leaflet, even if there are no symptoms, because serious liver injury may initially be silent.

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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