Lemsip Max Blackcurrant Cold and Flu Sachets, Pack of 10

Pack: Lemsip Max Blackcurrant Cold and Flu Sachets combine paracetamol and phenylephrine in a powder for a hot drink. The listing claims relief for several cold and flu symptoms, but dosing, age limits and warnings make the label essential reading.

At a glance

Powder sachets are made into a hot drink using hot, but not boiling, water.
The listing describes paracetamol for pain and fever and phenylephrine for nasal congestion.
Manufacturer claims coverage of seven symptoms, including aches, fever, runny or blocked nose, headache and sore throat.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£6.49~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Single-serve sachets offer a pre-portioned format for preparing a hot drink.
The stated formula combines paracetamol with phenylephrine, addressing pain or fever and nasal congestion in one product.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Identity
Brand	Lemsip
Model	Lemsip Cold And Flu With Paracetamol Pack Of 10 Sachets

Formula and format
Active ingredients	Paracetamol
Per-sachet ingredients	Paracetamol 1000mg, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 12.2mg* Also contains: Aspartame, Lactose, Sodium and Sucrose *Equivalent to phenylephrine base 10mg.
Form	sachets
Flavour	Blackcurrant
Pack quantity	10 count

Use and directions
Directions	How to take: For oral use. Pour one sachet of powder into a mug and fill with hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until dissolved. If preferred, sweeten to taste with sugar, honey or your usual sweetener. How much to take: Adults and children 16 and over: 1 sachet every 4-6 hours. Do not exceed 4 sachets in 24 hours. Do not give to children under 16 years, except on medical advice. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Dimensions and origin
Dimensions listed	44 x 80 x 95 millimetres
Country of origin	United Kingdom

What to know before buying

Follow the pack label and directions. The listing says adults and children aged 16 and over may take one sachet every 4–6 hours, up to four in 24 hours. Do not combine with other paracetamol-containing products. Seek immediate medical advice after an overdose, even if feeling well. The listing advises against use with allergies to ingredients, heart disease or high blood pressure, and includes further cautions concerning overactive thyroid, peptic ulcer, recent MAOI use, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist for more than three days.

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent or unconfirmed: the title calls this a Max product and names blackcurrant, while the model name is generic, and the age-range field says “All” despite directions limiting routine use to adults and children aged 16 and over. Pregnancy appears in the target-audience field, but the safety text says not to use during pregnancy unless recommended by a healthcare professional. Check the package label for the exact product and current directions.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Adults or people aged 16 and over seeking a sachet-format hot drink for cold and flu symptoms, subject to the product label and their health circumstances.
Buyers who prefer blackcurrant-flavoured powder over a tablet or capsule format.

Less suited to

Children under 16 unless advised by a medical professional.
Anyone who cannot take paracetamol or phenylephrine, or whose circumstances match a listed warning, without first consulting a pharmacist or doctor.

Lemsip Max Blackcurrant Cold and Flu Sachets, Pack of 10 · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 3,006 ratings

5 stars81%81%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights perceived effectiveness for cold and flu symptoms, along with positive comments on quality, taste, pain relief and value. Some customers report soothing effects for sore throat, cough and runny nose. These are customer impressions, not a guarantee of response. The reported strengths are relevant to the listed hot-drink sachet format and symptom-relief claims, but the product still requires careful attention to its dose and paracetamol warnings.

Positive themes

Customers describe the sachets as effective for cold and flu symptoms.
Feedback mentions favourable taste and quality, with perceived pain relief and soothing effects.
Some customers consider the product good value.