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What is Numark Max Col ampFlu DayNight 16 Numark Max Strength Cold amp Flu Day amp Night Capsules are used for the relief of the symptoms of colds and flu, including aches and pains, sore throat, headache, nasal congestion blocked nose and feverishness high temperature. The Day capsules can also relieve tiredness and drowsiness. Ingredients What are the active ingredients Day Capsules: The active ingredients are paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride and caffeine. Each Day capsule contains paracetamol 500 mg, caffeine 25 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg. Night Capsules: The active ingredients are paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride. Each Night capsule contains paracetamol 500 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.1 mg. What are the other ingredients Day Capsules: The other ingredients in the Day capsules are: maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate and talc. The capsule shell is made of gelatin and contains the colours: quinoline yellow E104, titanium dioxide E171, patent blue V E131 and erythrosine E127. Night Capsules: The other ingredients in the Night capsules are: maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate and talc. The capsule shell is made of gelatin and contains the colours titanium dioxide E171, erythrosine E127 and indigo carmine E132.Ingredients Usage How to use Numark Max Col ampFlu DayNight 16 Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew. Adults, the elderly and children aged 16 years and over: 2 Day capsules every 4 to 6 hours during the daytime, as required, followed by 2 Night capsules at bedtime. Leave at least 4 to 6 hours between doses. Do not take more than 8 capsules 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Do not give to children under 16 years. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor. Do not take for longer than 3 days, unless advised by your doctor. The Day time capsules contain caffeine which may disrupt sleep if taken at night. If you take more of this medicine than you should Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you. How to store this medicine Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack. Do not store above 25C. Usage Warnings Precautions to consider before using Numark Max Strength Cold amp Flu Day amp Night Do not take this medicine if you: are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine, phenylephrine or any of the other ingredients have a serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorders have high blood pressure hypertension have a history of stomach ulcers have an overactive thyroid have an enlarged prostate are taking antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOI, or have taken them within the last 14 days - these are medicines such as phenelzine and isocarboxazid. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you: are pregnant or breast-feeding suffer from kidney or liver problems, including alcoholic liver disease have diabetes have circulatory disorders such as a condition called Raynaud Phenomenon, which results from poor circulation in the fingers and toes Other medicines and this medicine Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines especially: medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which reduce the amount of fat in the blood such as colestyramine medicines to control feeling sick or being sick such as metoclopramide or domperidone medicines called anti-coagulants, which are used to thin the blood such as warfarin or other coumarins you may take occasional doses of paracetamol but should consult your doctor if you need to take it on a regular basis barbiturates for epilepsy or to help you sleep, such as phenobarbitones tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine, amitriptyline medicines to lower blood pressure, treat heart or circulatory problems such as beta blockers e.g. atenolol or vasodilators e.g. hydralazine other decongestant drugs such as ephedrine or xylometazoline flucloxacillin antibiotic, due to a serious risk of blood and fluid abnormality high anion gap metabolic acidosis that must have urgent treatment and which may occur particularly in case of severe renal impairment, sepsis when bacteria and their toxins circulate in the blood leading to organ damage, malnutrition, chronic alcoholism, and if the maximum daily doses of paracetamol are used. Contains paracetamol. Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine. This medicine with food and alcohol Do not drink alcohol beer, wine, spirits etc while taking this product. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium 23 mg per capsule, that is to say