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Ubayd Ali

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Ubayd Ali

Superintendent Pharmacist

Registration Number: 2219322

NHS Pharmacist and founding member of HEBA, with years of experience in healthcare across innovative organisations.
Sufyan Tahir

Reviewed by

Sufyan Tahir

Clinical Governance Lead

Registration Number: 2221275

Review Date 25 March 2026
Next Review 25 March 2028
Published on 25 March 2026
Last Update 25 March 2026

Description

Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon provides multi-symptom relief in a warming lemon-flavoured drink. Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon combines pain relief with a decongestant to help reduce fever, clear blocked noses and ease sinus pressure. The convenient sachets are easy to prepare and are designed for short-term use during cold and flu episodes.

Key benefits:

  • Lemon-flavoured hot drink powder
  • Helps relieve headache, fever and body aches
  • Supports relief from sore throat and nasal congestion
  • Individually measured sachets for convenient dosing

Directions

Empty the contents of one sachet of Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon into a mug and add hot, but not boiling, water. Stir well until fully dissolved and drink while warm. Adults and children over the recommended age may take one sachet every four to six hours as needed, without exceeding the maximum number of sachets in twenty-four hours.

Do not use Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon for more than three days without medical advice.

Ingredients

Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon typically contains paracetamol for pain and fever relief and phenylephrine hydrochloride as a decongestant to help clear blocked noses. Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon also contains flavourings, sweeteners and other excipients to create the lemon hot drink formulation.

The exact strengths of active ingredients are listed on the packaging and patient information leaflet.

Always check the ingredients if you have allergies or are sensitive to any components.

Warnings

Do not take Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon if you are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine or any of the other ingredients. Do not use Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon with other products containing paracetamol to avoid the risk of overdose.

Consult a doctor before taking Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid problems, diabetes or are taking other medications.

If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
 
 
 

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Frequently asked questions

  • What symptoms does Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon relieve?

    Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon helps ease common cold and flu symptoms such as headaches, fever, sore throat, and nasal congestion. The hot lemon drink format also provides soothing comfort while delivering effective relief.

     

  • How does Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon work in the body?

    It contains paracetamol to reduce pain and fever, along with a decongestant to help clear blocked noses. Together, these ingredients target multiple symptoms at the same time.

     

  • Can Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon be taken with other cold medicines?

    It should not be taken with other products that contain paracetamol or similar decongestants. Always check the labels of any other medicines and consult a healthcare professional if unsure.

     

  • Is Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon suitable for nighttime use?

    While it can be taken in the evening, it contains a decongestant that may not be ideal for those sensitive to stimulants. Reading the label guidance helps ensure appropriate timing of doses.

     

  • How should Lemsip Cold & Flu Lemon be prepared for best results?

    The contents of one sachet should be dissolved in hot water and stirred well before drinking. It is best consumed while warm to provide both symptom relief and soothing comfort.
     
     
     

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