Lemsip

Lemsip is a well-known brand of cold and flu remedies in the United Kingdom and Australasia. It is manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser.

Their original and best-known product is a lemon flavoured hot drink (hence the "lem" in Lemsip) containing 500mg of paracetamol (an analgesic), phenylephrine hydrochloride (a decongestant) and Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). A new stronger formula, "Lemsip Max" has been added to the range (containing 1000mg of paracetamol), which is available in tablet form as well as a powder sachet.

In recent years, Lemsip Max 'All-In-One' has been formulated, which contains Guaifenesin, an expectorant used to bring up phlegm from the airways.

They have grown to be a household name in the UK and now offer a range of related products including Lemsip cold & flu capsules, decongestant nasal sprays and capsules, throat lozenges and cough medicine.

In 2002, Poet Laureate Andrew Motion related that he took Lemsip regularly to help him write poetry [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts/2329473.stm] .

Lemsip Flavours

* [http://www.lemsip.com/products/cold-and-flu/lemsip/lemsip-cold-and-flu-lemon.php Lemon]
* [http://www.lemsip.com/products/cold-and-flu/lemsip/lemsip-cold-and-flu-blackcurrant.php Blackcurrant]
* [http://www.lemsip.com/products/cold-and-flu/lemsip/lemsip-cold-flu-breathe-easy.php Lemon and Menthol (Breathe Easy)]
* [http://www.lemsip.com/products/cold-and-flu/lemsip/lemsip-cold-and-flu-soother.php Wild Berry & Hot Orange (Soother)]

External links

* [http://www.lemsip.com/ The Lemsip Website]