ProductSudafed Sinus Congestion Plus Cold Severe Day
Active ingredientPSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure10 sections
Indications and uses
■ temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms: ■ minor aches and pains ■ headache ■ sore throat ■ nasal congestion ■ sinus congestion and pressure ■ helps clear nasal passages ■ promotes nasal and sinus drainage ■ temporarily reduces fever
Dosage and administration
■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over ■ take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last ■ do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor ■ do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ask a doctor
Storage and handling
■ store between 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) ■ do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
■ temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms:
■ minor aches and pains
■ headache
■ sore throat
■ nasal congestion
■ sinus congestion and pressure
■ helps clear nasal passages
■ promotes nasal and sinus drainage
■ temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Liver warning
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage
may occur if you take
■ more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include:
■ skin reddening
■ blisters
■ rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains
acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
■ 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 an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
■ liver disease
■ heart disease
■ high blood pressure
■ thyroid disease
■ diabetes
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product do not exceed recommended dose
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
■ 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
These could be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention
is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children
12 years and over
■ take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless
directed by a doctor
■ do not use for more than 10 days unless directed
by a doctor
children under 12 years
ask a doctor
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
■ store between 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F)
■
do not use if blister unit is torn or broken
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