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.

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.

Lemsip Flavours

 * Lemon
 * Blackcurrant
 * Lemon and Menthol (Breathe Easy)
 * Wild Berry & Hot Orange (Soother)