CVS PHARMACY COLD AND SORE THROAT LEMON FLAVOR- acetaminophen, pheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hcl granule, for solution

CVS Pharmacy Cold and Sore Throat by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

CVS Pharmacy Cold and Sore Throat by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CVS Pharmacy. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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CVS Pharmacy Cold and Sore Throat Lemon Flavor

Active Ingredients (in each packet)                               Purpose

Acetaminophen 325 mg...................................Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Pheniramine maleate 20 mg................................................Antihistamine

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

PURPOSE

Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
    - minor aches and pains   - headache   - minor sore throat pain
    - nasal congestion   - temporarily reduces fever
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    - runny nose   - sneezing   - itchy nose and throat   - itchy, watery eyes.

WARNINGS

Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take   - more than 6 packets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount   - with other drugs containing acetaminophen   - 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.

Do not use   - with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription and nonprescription). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure.
- 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.
- with any other product containing acetaminophen (see Overdose Warning).

Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease   - heart disease   - high blood pressure   - thyroid disease   - diabetes   - glaucoma   - a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma, or chronic bronchitis   - trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland   - a sodium-restricted diet.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
- sedatives or tranquilizers   - the blood thinning drug warfarin.

When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- avoid alcoholic drinks   - may cause drowsiness
- 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
- pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting. 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.

Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems, including serious liver damage. 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.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Directions
- do not use more than directed (see Overdose Warning)
- 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 in 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.

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

Other Information
- each packet contains: sodium 66 mg
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25C (68-77F).

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

Citric acid, D and C Yellow 10, Ethylcellulose, FD and C Red 40, Flavor, Microcrystalline cellulose, Povidone, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Citrate, Starch, Sugar and Vitamin C.

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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

CVS PHARMACY COLD AND SORE THROAT  LEMON FLAVOR
acetaminophen, pheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hcl granule, for solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 59779-410
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Acetaminophen (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (Acetaminophen - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	Acetaminophen	325 mg
Pheniramine Maleate (UNII: NYW905655B) (Pheniramine - UNII:134FM9ZZ6M)	Pheniramine Maleate	20 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (Phenylephrine - UNII:1WS297W6MV)	Phenylephrine hydrochloride	10 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
Citric acid monohydrate (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)
Ethylcellulose (100 MPA.S) (UNII: 47MLB0F1MV)
Cellulose, microcrystalline (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
Povidone (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
Silicon dioxide (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
Sodium citrate (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)
Sucrose (UNII: C151H8M554)
Ascorbic acid (UNII: PQ6CK8PD0R)

Product Characteristics
Color	yellow (D and C Yellow 10) , red (FD and C Red 40)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	LEMON (Nature Lemon Flavor)	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 59779-410-06	6 in 1 BOX

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part341	04/01/2013

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)