Beechams Powders
Category
Cough, Colds and Sore Throat
Manufacturer
HALEON PLC
Pack size
10, 20
RRP
£2.65, £3.72
Legal Status
(GSL) , (P)
Uses
Symptomatic relief of influenza, feverishness, chills and colds, feverish colds. Mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat, period pains, aches and pains, rheumatic pain and muscular aches and pains.
Format and Ingredients
White powder containing:
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 600mg
Caffeine 50mg
Dosage
Over 16 years and elderly: 1 powder in water every 3-4 hours as required. Maximum 6 powders in any 24 hours. Discontinue if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days (or more than 3 days for fever). Under 16 years: not to be given except on medical advice.