Night Nurse Capsules are for the night time relief of the symptoms of colds, chills and influenza: These symptoms include headache, shivers, aches and pains, sore throat pain, runny nose, and a dry, tickly, non productive cough. Relieving these symptoms will help you get a less disturbed night's sleep.

Night Nurse Capsules relieves:

• Tickly cough
• Shivers, aches and pains
• Runny nose
• Sore throat pain
• Headache

And also aids restful sleep

NightNurse Capsules contain Paracetamol, Promethazine and Dextromethorphan:

• Paracetamol is an analgesic (a pain killer) and antipyretic (it reduces body temperature when you have a fever)
• Promethazine is an antihistamine which dries up a runny nose, so easing breathing
• Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant which relieves dry or tickly coughs

How to take Night Nurse Capsules:

• Not to be given to children under 12 years of age except on medical advice

Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and over: Take 2 Night Nurse Capsules just before bedtime with a drink of water

• Do not take Night Nurse Capsules if you have already taken 4 doses of a paracetamol-containing product during the day
• You should only take on dose of Night Nurse Capsules per night
• If symptoms persist, consult your doctor

It would be harmful to take more than the doses stated on the pack and in your own leaflet. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. 

Each Night Nurse Capsule contains the active ingredients: Paracetamol 500 mg, promethazine hydrochloride 10 mg and dextromethorphan hydrobromide 7.5 mg.

The capsules also contain: Lactose, dimethicone, colloidal anhydrous silica, gelatin and colours erythrosine (E127), patent blue V (E131), quinoline yellow (E104) and titanium dioxide (El71).

Carbohydrate content: 0.1 g per Night Nurse Capsule

Before you take Night Nurse Capsules:

Night Nurse Capsules are a complete night-time cold and flu treatment do not take with:

• Any other paracetamol-containing products
• Other flu, cold or decongestant products at night
• Alcohol.

Night Nurse Capsules may cause drowsiness: but as the product is intended to be taken only at bedtime, this shouldn't be a problem. However if you are affected, you should not drive or operate machinery.

Do not take Night Nurse Capsules if you:

• Are allergic to paracetamol, promethazine hydrochloride, dextromethorphan hydrobromide or any of the other ingredients
• Have kidney or liver problems
• Are taking, or have taken in the last two weeks, medicines prescribed by your doctor or hospital for depression (including monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOI's)
• Are having a pregnancy test carried out on your urine

Talk to your doctor first if you:

• Have asthma or other breathing problems, epilepsy, glaucoma, urinary retention (difficulty in passing water), or prostate or heart problems
• Are taking medicines to thin the blood (anticoagulants eg warfarin)
• Are taking medicines which make you drowsy, or which give you a dry mouth or blurred vision, or which have been prescribed for anxiety or to help you sleep

Pregnant or Breast Feeding: As with all medicines you should ask your doctor before using Night Nurse Capsules if you are pregnant or breast feeding. You should only use the product at this time if your doctor thinks it appropriate and necessary.

Most people taking Night Nurse Capsules find they cause them no problems: However, occasionally some people may get skin rashes, other allergic effects or become extra sensitive to sunlight. Movement difficulties, dry mouth, blurred vision, disorientation, restlessness and dizziness may also occasionally occur. Some people may occasionally get an upset tummy or experience difficulty in passing urine. All these effects should go away once you stop taking the medicine.

If you are concerned about these effects, or if Night Nurse Capsules affect you in any other way, stop taking them and talk to your doctor or pharmacist