Beechams powders are specially formulated for fast and effective relief from cold ampamp flu symptoms these symptoms include headache feverishness ampamp aches and painseach powder sachet contains aspirin 600mg and caffeine 50mgadults and children 16 years and overone powder to be taken every three to four hours as neededdo not take more than six powders in 24 hoursmix the powder with a little water and stir before drinkingif your symptoms persist see your doctordo not take beechams powder