Night Nurse Capsules – Night-Time Cold & Flu Relief Night Nurse Capsules are specially formulated for the night-time relief of cold and flu symptoms, helping you rest while relieving aches, pains, fever, runny nose and dry cough symptoms associated with colds and influenza. This pharmacy medicine contains a combination of active ingredients designed to target multiple cold and flu symptoms during the night while helping support restful sleep. What Is Night Nurse Used For? Night Nurse is used for the night-time relief of symptoms associated with colds, chills and flu, including: Headache and fever Aches and pains Sore throat Runny nose and sneezing Dry or tickly cough Cold and flu discomfort affecting sleep How Night Nurse Works Night Nurse Capsules contain three active ingredients: Paracetamol – helps relieve pain and reduce fever Promethazine Hydrochloride – an antihistamine that helps dry up a runny nose and may aid sleep Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide – a cough suppressant designed to help relieve dry and tickly coughs Together, these ingredients help provide night-time relief from multiple cold and flu symptoms. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} How to Take Night Nurse Take as directed in the Product Information Leaflet Swallow capsules whole with water Use only at night Do not exceed the recommended dose This medicine may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if affected. Important Information Night Nurse contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. This medicine may not be suitable for everyone. Speak to your pharmacist or GP before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or have underlying medical conditions. Ingredients Active ingredients per capsule: Paracetamol 500mg Promethazine Hydrochloride 10mg Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 7.5mg Please refer to the Product Information Leaflet for the full list of ingredients and safety information. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Pharmacist Advice Night Nurse is designed for short-term relief of cold and flu symptoms during the night. If symptoms persist, worsen, or you are unsure whether this medicine is suitable for you, speak with your pharmacist or GP. Please read the Product Information Leaflet carefully before use. Always use medicines as directed. Frequently Asked Questions Does Night Nurse help you sleep? Night Nurse contains promethazine, an antihistamine which may cause drowsiness and help support restful sleep during cold and flu symptoms. Can I take Night Nurse during the day? Night Nurse is intended for night-time use only because it may cause drowsiness. Does Night Nurse contain paracetamol? Yes. Night Nurse contains paracetamol, so it should not be taken alongside other paracetamol-containing medicines. Can I take Night Nurse with alcohol? Alcohol should be avoided while taking Night Nurse as it may increase drowsiness. Can Night Nurse help with cough symptoms? Night Nurse contains a cough suppressant designed to help relieve dry and tickly coughs associated with colds and flu. We have been authorized by the Pharmaceutical Society Ireland (PSI) to supply Pharmacy only non-prescription medicines and 'General Sale Medicines' within the European Union. For Reference of Latest List of General Sales Medicines refer to https://www.hpra.ie/homepage/medicines/medicines-information/find-a-medicine
