WHAT IS DAY NURSE LIQUID?
Day Nurse Liquid is used for daytime relief from symptoms of colds, chills and flu. It contains 3 active ingredeints – paracetamol, pseudoephedrine and pholcodine.
Paracetamol acts as a painkiller and also brings down body temperature if you have a fever.
Pseudoephedrine works as a decongestant which unblocks your nose and sinuses thus helping to ease breathing.
Pholcodine works as a cough suppressant and helps relieve dry and tickly coughs.
Please note: as this medication can contains pseudoephedrine, you will only be allowed to purchase one pack through our service within a certain period of time.
HOW TO TAKE DAY NURSE LIQUID?
Adults and children aged 16 years and over – Take 30mls every 4 hours as needed.
Take a maximum of 4 doses (120mls) in any 24 hours. Allow at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not take more than 3 doses (90mls) in any 24 hours if you are taking a night-time dose of a paracetamol-containing product at bedtime. Do not take for more than 7 days.
Not to be used in children under 16 years.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CAUTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH TAKING DAY NURSE LIQUID?
Do not take Day Nurse liquid if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients
- You have ever developed a severe skin rash or skin that peels, blisters or sores in the mouth after taking Day Nurse
- You have high blood pressure or heart disease
- You have kidney disease
- You have difficulty breathing or lung problems
- You have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 2 weeks
- You have an overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, prostrate gland enlargement, an irregular heartbeat, glaucoma
- You are pregnant or breast-feeding
If unsure, please check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking.
Day Nurse liquid may interact negatively with some medicines. Therefore, if you are taking other medications regularly, you should always consult your GP, pharmacist or the patient information leaflet to ensure this medicine is suitable for you to use.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SIDE-EFFECTS OF DAY NURSE LIQUID?
Like all medications, Day Nurse liquid can cause side-effects, although not all patients will experience these.
The following effects may occur:
- Nervousness
- Difficulty sleeping
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
Stop using this medicine and immediately tell your doctor if you experience:
- Allergic reactions like skin rash, itching, swelling of lips, tongue, face or throat
- Breathing problems
- Sudden weight loss, loss of appetite or yellowing of skin or eyes
- Rapid heart rate or palpitations
Further information about side-effects of Day Nurse liquid can be found in the patient information leaflet provided with this treatment.
