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Drivers have been warned that some common cold and flu medications could put them at risk of prison time.

This is jdue to their potential side effects of dizziness and blurred vision, leading to slower reaction times.

Anyone planning on getting behind the wheel needs to make sure that any medication they are taking does not cause these issues, as it can be highly dangerous on the roads.

In UK law, it is illegal to drive if you have certain levels of drugs in your blood, even if they have not affected your driving.

Antihistamines, opioids like codeine, dextromethorphan and phenylephrine, can all impact your ability to drive.

The NHS strongly advises those who take medications and are prone to drowsiness to avoid driving.

Greg Wilson , Founder and CEO of Quotezone.co.uk

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