Night Nurse Cold & Flu Capsules – 10 Capsules

Description

What are Night Nurse Capsules?

Night Nurse Capsules are a medicine that can help to ease cold and flu symptoms. Take 2 capsules before bed to ease your headache, sore throat, tickly cough, and runny nose, and make it easier to get a restful night’s sleep. Night Nurse Capsules are ideal for adults and children over the age of 16 who don’t want their cold or flu to get them down and ruin their sleep.

How will the ingredients in Night Nurse Capsules help to ease my cold and flu symptoms?

Night Nurse Capsules contain three ingredients which work together to ease a range of cold and flu symptoms. The active ingredients in each capsule are:

• Paracetamol 500mg – a popular over the counter pain killer which can also bring down a high temperature or fever

• Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg – An antihistamine which helps to dry up a runny nose and helps you to get to sleep

• Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 7.5mg – A cough suppressant which eases a dry or tickly cough

Do I have a cold or the flu?

If you have a cold or the flu, it can be difficult to work out which one you’re dealing with. However, there are a few clear differences that can help you to determine which one you have. The first is how quickly your symptoms appeared, if you have the flu then your symptoms will appear quickly, but symptoms of a cold can appear over a few days. If you’re too exhausted to complete any of your regular daily tasks, then you probably have the flu, as you can usually go about your day as normal when you have a cold. Do your symptoms affect more than just your nose and throat? If the answer’s yes, then you probably have the flu, but if you have a cold you’ll probably find that your symptoms mostly affect the nose and throat.

Can I drive after taking this medicine?

Night Nurse Capsules can cause drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, movement difficulties, or blurred vision. If this happens to you, do not attempt to drive or use any tools or machinery until you are certain that you’re safe to do so.

Can I drink alcohol while I’m taking this medicine?

You should not drink alcohol while you’re taking Night Nurse capsules. Alcohol can increase some of the side effects of this medicine, such as drowsiness.

Can I take these capsules if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding you should not take Night Nurse capsules. If you’re suffering from a cold or the flu at this time, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Can I take this product if I’m taking other medication?

If you’re taking any other medication, including those you bought without a prescription, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Do not take Night Nurse capsules if you are already taking:

• Depression medications called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or have taken them within the past 2 weeks

• Any other medications which contain paracetamol

• Other cough or cold medicines

• Other products containing antihistamines, including those used on your skin

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you’re already taking:

• Metoclopramide or domperidone, which are used for nausea or vomiting

• Colestyramine, which is used to lower blood cholesterol

• Medicines which give you blurred vision, dry mouth, or drowsiness

• Blood thinners, which are also called anticoagulants, e.g. warfarin

• Quinidine or amiodarone, which are used to control heart rhythm

• Medicines for anxiety or depression, e.g. SSRIs or tricyclic antidepressants

• Medicines to help you sleep

Can I take Night Nurse Capsules and Day Nurse Capsules at the same time?

You can take Night Nurse Capsules at the same time as Day Nurse Capsules, however, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure this combination is right for you. If they give you the go-ahead, make sure you only take 3 doses of Day Nurse during the day, rather than the usual four. Leave at least 4 hours between taking your last daily dose of Day Nurse before taking your Night Nurse capsules.