Beechams All In One Liquid

What is Beechams All in One Liquid?

Beechams All in One Cold and Flu Liquid are is potent cold and flu remedies, containing three active ingredients - paracetamol, phenylephrine, and guaifenesin - to address a range of symptoms.

Taking Beechams All in One Cold and Flu Liquid can arrest symptoms, helping to soothe discomfort caused by colds and flu.

Produced by GlaxoSmithKline, this Liquid can be used by adults and children over the age of 16 years for up to 5 days. They are most beneficial when single-ingredient treatments like paracetamol alone don't provide adequate relief.

How does Beechams All in One Liquid work?

Beechams All in One contains three active ingredients: paracetamol, phenylephrine, and guaifenesin. Paracetamol serves as a painkiller, inhibiting pain signals to the brain, while phenylephrine functions as a decongestant, and guaifenesin acts as an expectorant, easing chesty coughs.

When Beechams All in One is taken, they relieve the symptoms of cold and flu, soothing headaches, body aches, and clearing blocked noses and mucus congestion.

How quickly does Beechams All in One Liquid work?

When Beechams All in One is taken as directed in the Patient Information Leaflet, most individuals will find substantial relief from persistent cold and flu symptoms within 30 - 60 minutes. You should continue to take the advised dose for a maximum of five days, until the symptoms have abated.

Alternatives to Beechams All in One Liquid

Millions in the UK are affected by colds and flu, but the symptoms and severity can vary significantly. Thus, it's vital to find a treatment that suits you.

Many people can control cold and flu symptoms with simple painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen and over-the-counter cold and flu remedies like Beechams All in One, Sudafed, or Lemsip for enhanced relief.

If you've tried over-the-counter remedies and they're not sufficiently easing your cold and flu symptoms, you should seek advice from your doctor or a pharmacist about additional treatments.

Beechams All in One Liquid dosage

Adults and children 16 years and over: Fill measure cup to 20ml mark and take one dose (four 5ml spoonfuls). Repeat every 4 hours as necessary, but do not take more than 4 doses in any 24 hours. Do not give to children under 16 years of age except on medical advice. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Beechams All in One Liquid ingredients

Each 20ml dose contains: Paracetamol 500mg, Guaifenesin 200mg, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10mg as the active ingredients.

Liquid also contains: Sorbitol, Glycerol, Ethyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cyclamate, Acesulfame K, Sodium Citrate, Xantham Gum, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Coughsweet Flavour, Colours (Sunset Yellow E110) Patent Blue V (E131) and Water.

Beechams All in One Liquid side effects

Like all medicines, Beechams All in One can have side effects, but not everybody gets them.

Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience:

• Allergic reaction
• Breathing problems
• Visual disturbances
• Nausea
• Difficulty passing water

Beechams All in One Liquid warnings

Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine if:

• You have any allergies to the ingredients listed below.
• Are under 16 years old.
• If you have kidney or liver problems.
• If you are taking beta-blockers.

Do not take more than the dose directed.