What is Night Nurse liquid?

Night Nurse Liquid is a night-time remedy for colds, chills, and flu symptoms. It combines three active ingredients to help you feel better. Paracetamol eases pain and lowers fever. Promethazine hydrochloride dries up a runny nose and promotes better sleep. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide soothes dry or tickly coughs. Night Nurse can also provide relief for a sore throat. It's a comprehensive solution for night-time relief from these common ailments.

Can Night Nurse Liquid cause Addiction?

Night Nurse can cause addiction if you take it more than the recommended dose:

1. This product contains paracetamol.
2. Taking an excessive amount of paracetamol can seriously harm your liver.
3. Please avoid consuming any other products that contain paracetamol within four hours of using this product.
4. Refrain from taking this product alongside other antihistamine-containing preparations, including topical antihistamines, as well as cough and cold medicines.

How do you know If you're Addicted?

Wondering if you might be addicted to Night Nurse? Look out for these signs:

• Taking it for longer than advised
• Feeling the need to take more than the recommended dose
• Using it for reasons not indicated on the label
• Feeling unwell when you stop taking it, and better when you start again.

If you notice any of these signs, it's essential to reach out to your doctor or pharmacist for guidance. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Can you use Night Nurse Liquid if you're Pregnant or Breast Feeding ?

1. Night Nurse contains 18% v/v ethanol (alcohol), which is about 2.9 grams per dose. To put it in perspective, this is roughly equivalent to 72 ml of beer or 30 ml of wine per dose.
2. If you have a history of alcoholism, it's essential to be cautious as this could be harmful.
3. It's also important to consider this if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, a child, or fall into high-risk groups such as individuals with liver disease or epilepsy.
4. If you experience symptoms like a high temperature, skin rash, or persistent headache along with your current condition, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
5. Lastly, please be aware that this medicine can potentially interfere with pregnancy tests that use urine samples, possibly leading to inaccurate results.