Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules

What is Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules?

Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules are a robust cold and flu treatment, containing three active ingredients - paracetamol, phenylephrine, and guaifenesin - to combat a range of symptoms.

Taking Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules can halt symptoms in their tracks, helping to alleviate discomfort caused by colds and flu.

Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, these capsules can be taken by adults and children over the age of 16 years for up to 5 days. They are most effective when single-ingredient treatments such as paracetamol alone don't provide sufficient relief.

How does Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules work?

Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules contain three active ingredients: paracetamol, phenylephrine, and guaifenesin. Paracetamol acts as a painkiller, blocking pain signals to the brain, while phenylephrine is a decongestant, and guaifenesin works as an expectorant, relieving chesty coughs.

When Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules are taken, they alleviate the symptoms of cold and flu, easing headaches, body aches, and relieving blocked noses and mucus congestion.

How quickly does Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules work?

When Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules are taken as directed in the Patient Information Leaflet, most people will experience significant relief from ongoing cold and flu symptoms within 30 - 60 minutes. You should continue to take the recommended dose of Beechams every four hours for a maximum of five days, until the symptoms have subsided.

Alternatives to Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules

Millions of people in the UK suffer from colds and flu, but symptoms and severity can vary greatly. Therefore, it's crucial to find the right treatment for you. Visit our Cold and Flu Advice page for more information on treatments available at The Independent Pharmacy.

Many people can manage the symptoms of colds and flu with simple painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen. You might also take these painkillers alongside over-the-counter cold and flu remedies like Beechams All in One, Sudafed, or Lemsip for added relief.

If you've tried over-the-counter remedies and find they're not sufficiently relieving your cold and flu symptoms, you should consult with your doctor or a pharmacist about additional treatments.