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What is Paracetamol/ Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride/ Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and what is it used for

Paracetamol is a medication that belongs to a class of medications known as analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers).

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is a medication that belongs to a class of medicines known as “decongestants” and acts by decreasing nasal stuffiness that you may experience during cold and flu.

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is an antihistamine (allergy medication) that helps relieve allergy and cold and flu signs and symptoms, like, sneezing, cough, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, itchy nose, eyes and throat.

Diphenhydramine also helps you sleep better if you are unable to sleep well due to pain.

This combination is used for the fast relief of the cold and flu associated signs and symptoms, like, sore throat, cough, fever, headache, runny nose, muscle aches, stuffy and congested nose.

Do not take Paracetamol/ Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride/ Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

• If you are allergic to Paracetamol, or Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, or Diphenhydramine hydrochloride or other sympathomimetic medications (e.g. appetite suppressants, decongestants or stimulants) or any of the ingredients in this medicine.
• If you are taking other paracetamol containing products or other cold and flu medications or decongestants. Make sure not to exceed the dose. 
• If you are taking or have taken during the previous two weeks MAO inhibitors (used to treat depression), like, moclobemide.

Warnings and precautions

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you develop allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, skin rash, swelling of the face or neck, decreased blood pressure and dizziness. 
• Make sure to tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, including alcoholic liver disease or if you have mild arthritis (joints inflammation) and need to take painkillers on a daily basis.
• Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience severe sore throat that persists for more than 2 days with headache, fever, rash, vomiting or nausea.
• Long term use of this medication may be harmful to your liver. 
• This medication should only be taken when necessary.
• Make sure to tell your doctor if you have previously experienced breathing problems after taking similar painkiller medications like aspirin and ibuprofen.
• Do not use this medication for other purposes and do not share it with anyone. 
• Avoid drinking alcohol with this medication to avoid liver damage. 
• Talk to you doctor before starting the medication if you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, heart problems, diabetes (high blood glucose levels), overactive thyroid, breathing problems (e.g. chronic cough, cough due to smoking, cough with too much mucus, asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis) or glaucoma (high pressure in your eye). 
• Stop taking the medication and talk to your doctor if your symptoms are not relieved or are getting worse or last more than 7 days, if you experience persistent cough, rash, swelling or redness, headache or fever that is getting worse or lasts more than 3 days, or if new symptoms appear, or you get dizzy, nervous or sleepless.