Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets

A few side effects you may experience with Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets include raised blood pressure, headache, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, nervousness, anxiety, diarrhoea, or sickness.

Yes – you should stop taking this medication and tell your doctor immediately if you experience:

• allergic reactions
• skin rash or peeling, or mouth ulcers
• breathing problems
• unexplained bruising or bleeding
• reoccurring fevers or infections
• nausea, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite and yellowing of the eyes and skin
• visual disturbances
• unusually fast pulse rate or a sensation of an unusually fast or irregular heartbeat
• difficulty passing water.

You should talk to a doctor at once if you take too many sachets, even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage.

There is a chance that taking this product may cause dizziness. If you are affected by this, do not drive or operate machinery.

You should not take Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets for more than 7 consecutive days without consulting a doctor. If your cold and flu symptoms persist beyond this time, or worsen at any point, you should speak with your doctor.

Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets typically begin to work within 30-60 minutes after taking them. The hot drink format helps provide soothing relief for cold and flu symptoms, while the active ingredients work to reduce fever, ease pain, and clear congestion.

Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets should not be used by children under 16 years old.

You should not take Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets if you are pregnant or breast-feeding unless advised by a doctor.

Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets is usually taken at any time of day when you need relief from cold and flu symptoms. It is recommended to space doses at least 4 hours apart and take no more than six in a 24-hour period.

Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets should always be dissolved in hot water, not cold. Hot water helps the powder dissolve properly and creates a soothing drink that can help relieve cold and flu symptoms.

Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets are suitable for vegetarians, but vegans should check the complete ingredients list as some flavouring components may be derived from animal sources.

You should not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medication. Additionally, do not take this with any other flu, cold or decongestant product.

There are no special storage instructions for this medication. However, it should not be used after the expiry date which is shown after the ‘EXP’ on the pack.

If you have any expired or unused medication, do not dispose of it through wastewater or household waste. Instead, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of it. These measures will help protect the environment.

Yes! A Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets can be brought from trusted online doctor and pharmacy e-Surgery and e-Pharmacy.  We are regulated by the GPhC, MHRA and CQC to provide you with a simple and legal way for you to order your medication online.

To ensure that any medication you buy online is genuine and the pharmacy is operating legally, check the green GPhC logo is at the bottom of each page or check the pharmacies status on the GPhC website.

We use Royal Mail for delivery, with choices starting from Royal Mail Tracked 48, Royal Mail 24 and Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm (discover more about our delivery options). 

When you buy your Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets online, it will arrive at a delivery address of your choice in discreet, recyclable packaging. 

If you require any additional information about Beechams Cold & Flu Sachets, feel free to contact us through our Ask-a-Pharmacist service. We’re here to help!