Wal-Mart Severe Cold, Cough & Flu Drug Facts
Drug Labeling and Warnings
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EQUATE FLU AND SEVERE COLD AND COUGH- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
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Wal-Mart Severe Cold, Cough & Flu Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each packet)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- minor aches and pains
- minor sore throat pain
- headache
- 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 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: 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
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- 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.
Ask a doctor before use 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
- a sodium-restricted diet
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
- 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.
Directions
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
- take every 4 hours; do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
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Age |
Dose |
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children under 4 years of age |
do not use |
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children 4 to under 12 years of age |
do not use unless directed by a doctor |
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adults and children 12 years of age and over |
one packet |
- dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
- 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 5 mg and sodium 43 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 17 mg per packet
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
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Compare to Theraflu® Daytime Severer Cold & Cough Active Ingredients
Daytime
Severe Cold, Cough & Flu
Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant
For soothing relief of:
Nasal & sinus congestion
Cough
Body ache
Sore throat pain
Headache
Fever
Berry Infused with Menthol Flavor
6 PACKETS
| EQUATE FLU AND SEVERE COLD AND COUGH
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution |
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| Labeler - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (051957769) |
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