Night Nurse Capsules is an over-the-counter medication specifically formulated for the night-time relief of major cold, chills, and flu symptoms, while helping you get a restful night's sleep to support recovery.
Active Ingredients & How They Work
Each capsule contains a combination of three active ingredients designed to target multiple symptoms at once:
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Paracetamol (500mg): Acts as a painkiller and reduces body temperature to relieve headaches, sore throats, shivers, aches, and fevers.
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Promethazine Hydrochloride (10mg): An antihistamine that helps dry up a runny nose, relieves sneezing, and induces drowsiness to aid a restful night's sleep.
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Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (7.5mg): A cough suppressant that works to relieve dry, tickly, and persistent night-time coughs.
Dosage and Administration
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Who can take it: Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over (Note: Some manufacturing guidelines state 12 years and over, but standard UK pharmacy packaging explicitly restricts it to 16+ unless under medical supervision).
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Dosage: Swallow 2 capsules with water just before bedtime.
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Frequency: Take only one dose per night.
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Maximum Duration: Do not use this medication for more than 3 consecutive days without consulting a doctor.
Important Warnings & Safety Precautions
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Paracetamol Overdose Risk: Do not take Night Nurse if you have already taken 4 doses of any other paracetamol-containing product during the day. Overdose can cause serious liver damage. Always check the labels of other flu remedies, decongestants, or painkillers to ensure they do not also contain paracetamol.
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Drowsiness: This medication causes severe drowsiness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or drink alcohol while using it.
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Contraindications: Do not take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you suffer from severe respiratory conditions or asthma.
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Pre-existing Conditions: Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before taking Night Nurse if you have liver or kidney issues, heart problems, glaucoma, epilepsy, prostate problems, or difficulty urinating.
