Rotten cold

Afternoon guys, just a quickie. Sorry if I sound dumb! Can you take lempsip with methotrexate and leflunomide? X

[Hidden]

I was told not to take any over the counter medication for colds and flu, I would contact your rheumy team or GP to see what they say on it. Hope you feel better soon.

[helixhelix]

I think all that's in Lemsip is paracetamol? If so, and it should say on the packet, then should be fine. however, as ever, always best to phone your helpline/nurse. I swear by night nurse myself, which also has an decongestant in it, and never seems to caused me any problems but then I seem to be ok with most drugs.

[Hidden]

Thanks guys. It as paracetamol in it plus: Phenylephrine, Hydrochloride xx

[Bazzypants in reply to Hidden]

Call your local pharmacy they will advise you they are very good. xxx hope you feel betterxxx

[Hidden]

Thanks Bazzypants! Lol loving the name! X

[sylvi]

Ask your pharmasist.xx

[earthwitch]

Easiest way to check is to tell the pharmacist (the registered person, not the pharmacy assistants) exactly what you are taking and ask them to do a crosscheck for you.

I actually used to make my own "lemsips" with just lemon juice, honey, hot water, and dissolving soluble paracetamol in, plus a bit of crushed ginger (about 1/4 teaspoon) and it was easily as good as the bought ones, but I knew it was completely safe as long as I didn't exceed the daily limit for paracetamol.

[Treesha]

I think lemsip have decongestants in them , if so and if you have dry eyes and mouth then stay away as the decongestant makes it worse otherwise ok I think.

[zannie]

Hi Lou,

Recently I was in the same situation, and with the same medication. I took lemsip and also made my own, with lemon, honey and hot water. As I have knee pain, my GP has advised paracetamol gel to be rubbed on, and paracetamol, two tablets four times a day. I've not had any adverse effects, so I guess the lemsip should be alright for you. XX

[Neonkitty59]

Not dumb at all .. have often wondered but never dared take it as didn't know what the phenyl hydro did or was! Feel better soon Lou. x