beechams flu plus
Unknown brand
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
1
1 we grade moderate or higher
Counted from the label, not by quantity
Nutrients
–
Nothing above the low band
Or no figures recorded at all
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (1)
This label lists 1 colour.
E110
Sunset Yellow FCF
Orange-yellow colour
What it is. A synthetic orange yellow dye.
Why it is used. Colours squashes, sweets, snacks and desserts.
What the evidence says. Also one of the Southampton Six, carrying the same signal for hyperactivity in sensitive children.
UK and EU require the children's activity warning. Permitted in the US.
Assessed against UK FSA, EFSA. Full entry for E110
Ingredients
each caplet (film-coated tablet) contains: action: paracetamol 500 mg painkiller and fever reducer mild stimulant caffeine 25 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg decongestant also includes colour sunset yellow (e 110). how to take for oral use. adults aged 16 years and over, and the elderly: two caplets every four hours as required. do not take more than 8 caplets (4 doses) in any 24 hour period. do not give to children under 16 years of age. do not take for more than 7 days except on medical advice. do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. if you do not get better, talk to your doctor. consult your doctor •before taking this medicine, if you are under the care of your doctor or receiving prescribed medicines or are pregnant. relief of: headache, sore throat, fever, aches & pains tiredness and fatigue blocked nose, painful sinuses do not take with other flu, cold or decongestant products and avoid excessive intake of caffeine. contains paracetamol. do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine. talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine, even if you feel well. if you suffer from kidney or liver disease. 5 000347 061776 >
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.