What is PE in cold and flu tablets?

Each Night Tablet contains: Phenylephrine helps to relieve blocked and runny noses. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is a sedating antihistamine. It is used for the relief of a runny nose and watery eyes.

Does Codral cold and flu work?

Codral Original Cold & Flu tablets provide temporary relief from the symptoms of runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, body aches and pains and fever. Paracetamol works to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain. It also acts in the brain to reduce fever.

What cold and flu tablets contain codeine?

Medicines that contain paracetamol + codeine + pseudoephedrine

• Cold and Flu (Pharmacy Health)
• Codral Original Cold and Flu.
• Cold and Flu (Pharmacy Choice)
• Cold and Flu (Terry White Chemists)
• Cold and Flu Relief (Blooms The Chemist)
• Cold and Flu (Soul Pattinson)
• Cold and Flu Relief (Your Pharmacy)
• Cold and Flu (Priceline)

Can you drink alcohol with Codral cold and flu?

Do not drink alcohol while taking Codral Original Day & Night. The sedative effects of alcohol may be increased. Drinking large quantities of alcohol while taking this medicine may also increase the risk of liver side effects.

Does phenylephrine make you drowsy?

Decongestants. Since the main symptom of a cold is congestion in your nose and/or chest, cold medicines usually contain a decongestant ingredient. Examples include phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine. These typically do not cause drowsiness and can make some people feel hyper or more alert.

Does cold and flu tablets work?

There is some evidence that a combination of certain cold and flu tablets, such as a strong nasal decongestant, may provide relief from general symptoms in adults but not everyone will benefit. The small benefits from treatment also need to be weighed up against the risk of side effects and the cost of the medicine.

What tablets are in a flu cocktail?

paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic) and helps reduce your temperature when you have a fever. guaifenesin which is an expectorant to help loosen phlegm. phenylephrine which is a decongestant to reduce swelling in the passages of the nose to help you breathe more easily.

Can you still buy Codral with codeine?

Common painkiller codeine, and medicines containing codeine, will no longer be available over the counter after it was deemed too harmful to use without a doctor’s prescription. Low doses of codeine are found in commonly used medicines such as Panadeine, Nurofen Plus and Codral.

What does Codral mean?

Codral is a brand name of cold and flu medication manufactured by Johnson & Johnson and sold primarily in Australia & New Zealand. Codral is the highest-selling cold and flu medication in Australia.

Can I drink vodka in fever?

Alcohol dehydrates the body, slowing down other bodily reactions and weakening the immune system. Additionally, alcohol may conflict with other medications, giving rise to serious complications. The bottom line is that any alcoholic beverage should be avoided when you’re sick.

How long does it take Sudafed PE to kick in?

Pseudoephedrine starts to work in 15 to 30 minutes, but you should feel a lot better after 30 to 60 minutes. How long can I take it for? Pseudoephedrine can be taken for a few days, usually up to 5 to 7 days, for the short-term relief of a stuffy or blocked nose.

What is Codral cold&flu?

Codral Cold & Flu is an Australian made product which provides temporary relief from your symptoms throughout the day. New Formula Codral Cold & Flu is non-drowsy and ideal for headaches and fever, blocked/runny nose and body aches and pains.

Is Codral cold and flu good for fever?

New Formula Codral Cold & Flu is non-drowsy and ideal for headaches and fever, blocked/runny nose and body aches and pains. New Formula Codral Cold & Flu is non-drowsy and ideal for headaches and fever, blocked/runny nose and body aches and pains.

What if I miss a dose of Codral original Cold&Flu?

As Codral Original Cold & Flu contains paracetamol, take only for a few days at a time unless your doctor tells you to take it for longer. If you forget to take it If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.

What are the products of Codral®?

Products 1 CODRAL ® sore throat lozenges 2 Cold & Flu Tablets 3 Cold & Flu Liquid 4 Hot Drinks