Product Use
Beechams Powders are specially formulated for fast and effective relief from cold and flu symptoms.
These symptoms include:
headache
feverishness
aches and pains
The powder also provides relief from mild to moderate pain including:
migraine
neuralgia
toothache
sore throat pain
period pain
rheumatic pain
muscular aches and pains.
The powder contains two active ingredients:
Aspirin belongs to a family of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This group of medicine relieves pain, reduces inflammation and lowers temperature when you have a fever.
Caffeine acts as a mild stimulant.
Instructions
Over 16 years and elderly: 1 powder in water every 3-4 hours as required. Maximum 6 powders in any 24 hours. Discontinue if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days (or more than 3 days for fever). Under 16 years: not to be given except on medical advice.
Cautions
Ask your doctor before you take this medicine:
If you are pregnant or breast feeding.
If you suffer from asthma, allergic disease, kidney or liver problems.
If you are taking any prescribed medicines; particularly methotrexate; blood thinning drugs (anticoagulants); oral hypoglycaemics (to lower blood glucose) or medicines for treating gout.
If you have been told by your doctor you have an intolerance to some sugars.
There is a possible association between aspirin and Reye’s syndrome when given to children under 16 years. Reye’s syndrome is a very rare disease which affects the brain and liver and can be fatal.
Ingredients
White powder containing:
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 600mg
Caffeine 50mg
Additional Info
This medicine contains Aspirin. Please note that medicines containing this active ingredient are restricted in quantity. Aspirin Tablets are limited to a total of 100 per order. Aspirin is not authorised for the use in children under the age of 16.
