EQUATE FLU AND SEVERE COLD AND COUGH- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
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Active ingredients (in each packet)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
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temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
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minor aches and pains
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minor sore throat pain
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headache
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nasal and sinus congestion
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cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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skin reddening
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blisters
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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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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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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
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liver disease
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heart disease
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high blood pressure
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thyroid disease
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diabetes
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
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a sodium-restricted diet
Ask 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
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
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take every 4 hours; do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Age
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Dose
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children under 4 years of age
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do not use
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children 4 to under 12 years of age
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do not use unless directed by a doctor
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adults and children 12 years of age and over
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one packet
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dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
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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
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each packet contains: potassium 5 mg and sodium 43 mg
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phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 17 mg per packet
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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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