Rite Aid day time severe cold and cough

Active ingredients (in each packet)                        Purpose

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

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg ..............Cough suppresant

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

Uses

-Temporarily relieves:

    -minor aches and pains   -headache   -minor sore throat pain

    -nasal and sinus congestion   -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.

Ask a doctor before us if you have

-liver disease    -heart disease   -high blood pressure

-thyroid disease   -diabetes   -trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

-cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

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

As a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

When using this product

-do not exceed recommended dosage

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 care 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 8 mg, sodium 20 mg

-phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 14 mg per packet

-store at controlled room temperature 20-25C (68-77F). Protect from excessive heat and moisture.

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