A little more about Sinutab Non-Drowsy 15 Tablets (Paracetamol and Pseudoephedrine)
Sinutab Non-Drowsy 15 Tablets (Paracetamol and Pseudoephedrine): Things you need to know
What is Sinutab?
Non-Drowsy Sinutab is an effective cold and flu relief treatment that helps relieve fever, body aches, and nasal and sinus congestion. Each tablet contains paracetamol, which helps reduce pain and fever, and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, a decongestant that helps unblock the nose and clear congested sinuses. It can also provide relief from congestion associated with allergies such as hay fever, allowing you to breathe more comfortably without causing drowsiness.
Key Benefits of Sinutab
Contains Paracetamol 500mg to help reduce pain and fever.
Contains Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30mg to help clear a blocked nose and congested sinuses.
Non-drowsy formula, suitable for daytime use.
Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over.
Ingredients in Sinutab Tablets:
The active ingredients are 500mg Paracetamol and 30 mg Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.
The other ingredients include Pregelatinised maize starch, Crospovidone, Povidone K30, Stearic acid, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium starch glycollate, Magnesium stearate
Does Sinutab make you sleepy?
No. Sinutab is formulated to relieve cold, flu and sinus symptoms without causing drowsiness.
Can I take Sinutab with Paracetamol?
No. Non-Drowsy Sinutab already contains 500mg of paracetamol per tablet, so you should not take it with any other medicines containing paracetamol.
How to take Sinutab Tablets?
Always read the information provided on the box and/or leaflet.
Take Sinutab tablets orally with a glass of water. Always follow the dosage instructions on the packaging and never exceed the recommended dose. Sinutab is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
Age
Dose
16+
2 tablets every 4-6 hours, up to 4 times a day
12-15 Years
1 tablet every 4-6 hours, up to 4 times a day
Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
If symptoms persist or worsen, stop use and talk to your doctor.
Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.
If you have any severe side effects, stop use immediately and seek medical assistance as soon as possible.
Like all medicines, Non-Drowsy Sinutab can have side-effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you experience any of the following, stop using this medicine and seek immediate medical help:
Reduced blood flow to the heart, which can cause angina (discomfort or pain in the chest, neck, back, jaw, shoulders or arms), or a heart attack.
Stroke (weakness of the face, arms or legs, or speech problems).
Sudden onset of fever, reddening of the skin, or many small pustules (possible symptoms of Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis - AGEP) may occur within the first 2 days of treatment with this medicine
Sudden onset of severe headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, fits, and visual disturbances.
Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
Allergic reactions, including skin rashes such as hives (which may be severe and include blistering and peeling of the skin) and itching.
Hallucinations or paranoid delusions (seeing or hearing things that are not there, irrational thoughts or feelings).
Inflammation of the colon due to insufficient blood supply (ischaemic colitis). Symptoms may include sudden abdominal pain or rectal bleeding.
Feeling unusually tired, unexpected bruising or bleeding, and getting more infections (such as colds) than normal.
Trouble passing water (especially in men with prostate problems).
Very Common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Headache
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Difficulty sleeping, nervousness or dizziness
Dry mouth or nausea
Other effects may occur, but it is unknown how often
