Active ingredientCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure8 sections
Indications and uses
Temporary relieves common cold/flu symptoms: sore throat headache muscular aches backaches minor aches and pains runny nose sneezing itching of the nose or throat stuffy nose itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies nasal & sinus congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever
Dosage and administration
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE take every 4 hours; do not exceed 6 packets in a 24 hour period dissolve the contents of one packet into 8 oz. glass of hot water and sip while hot; consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes if using a microwave; add contents of one packet to 8 oz. glass of cool water, stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat. Age Dose adults and children 12 years of age and over one pa...
itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
nasal & sinus congestion
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
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 for this product
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: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: 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
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with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
for more than 7 days for pain or 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
if you are now taking prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask doctor or pharmacist before taking this product
to sedate a child
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
glaucoma
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
a cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
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may cause drowsiness; alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect
avoid alcoholic beverages
use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask doctor if
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symptoms do not improve
new symptoms occur
pain or fever persists or gets worse
redness or swelling is present
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
a persistent cough or symptoms persists for more than 7 days, gets worse, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast feeding,
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ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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In case of an accidental 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
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE
take every
4 hours; do not exceed 6 packets in a 24 hour period
dissolve the contents of one packet into 8 oz. glass of hot water and sip while hot; consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes
if using a microwave; add contents of one packet to 8 oz. glass of cool water, stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
Age
Dose
adults and children 12 years of age and over
one packet every 4 hours
children under 12 years of age
do not use
Other information
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
each packet contains: sodium 26.73 mg, potassium 9.71 mg
phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet
store at room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C)
avoid excessive heat and moisture
TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if carton or packets are torn or punctured.
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