Walgreens night time wal-flu severe cold and cough

Active ingredients (in each packet)                          Purpose

Acetaminophen 650 mg .......................................Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg ........Antihistamine/Cough suppressant

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg .................................Nasal decongestant

Uses

- temporarily relieves

          - minor aches and pains         - minor sore throat pain

          - headache                            - nasal and sinus congestion

          - runny nose                          - sneezing

          - itchy nose and throat            - itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever

          - cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation

- temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Liver warning: this product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take - more than 6 packets in 24 hours - with other drugs containing acetaminophen - 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription and non prescription). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure.

- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin

-If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before us if you have

- liver disease   - heart disease   - high blood pressure

- thyroid disease   - diabetes   - glaucoma

- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

- a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma, or chronic bronchitis

- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
  
• Taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  

When using this product

- do not exceed recommended dosage

- avoid alcoholic drinks   - marked drowsiness may occur

- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

- excitability may occur, especially in children.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days   - redness or swelling is present

- new symptoms occur   - symptoms do not get better or worsen

- pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days

- cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

- do not use more than directed

- take every 4 hours; not to exceed 6 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.

- adults and children 12 years of age and over: dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.

- children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

- If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water; stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.

Other information

- each packet contains: potassium 7 mg,

sodium 46 mg

- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine

13 mg per packet

- store at controlled room temperature

20-25C (68-77F). Protect from

excessive heat and moisture.

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