MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl tablet, film coated

Multi-Symptom Cold by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Multi-Symptom Cold by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Valu Merchandisers Company, LNK International, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant

Uses

• temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
  • minor aches and pains
  • nasal congestion
  • headache
  • cough
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • sore throat
  • sneezing and runny nose
• helps clear nasal passages
• relieves cough to help you sleep
• 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:

• blisters
• rash
• skin reddening

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 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.
• 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
• liver disease
• heart disease
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
• diabetes
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• high blood pressure
• glaucoma
• thyroid disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

• do not exceed recommended dosage
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• marked drowsiness may occur
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• avoid alcoholic beverages

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
• pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• new symptoms occur
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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 take more than directed
• adults and children 12 years and over
  • take 2 caplets every 4 hours
  • swallow whole - do not crush, chew, or dissolve
  • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

• TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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Multi-Symptom Cold

ACETAMINOPHEN - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate - Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl - Nasal Decongestant

Relieves Fever/Headache,
Sore Throat, Runny Nose,
Coughing, Nasal Congestion
Pseudoephedrine Free

24 Cool Caplets
with Cool Blast Flavor

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS
OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN
OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

50844        REV0718E47308

PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:
VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO.
5000 KANSAS AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106

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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD 
acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl tablet, film coated

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 63941-473
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	ACETAMINOPHEN	325 mg
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U)	CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE	2 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS)	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE	10 mg
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)	PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE	5 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)
FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)

Product Characteristics
Color	BLUE	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL	Size	17mm
Flavor	MINT (Cool Blast)	Imprint Code	44;473
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 63941-473-08	2 in 1 CARTON	07/21/2005
1		12 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL	part341	07/21/2005

Labeler - Valu Merchandisers Company (868703513)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		832867894	MANUFACTURE(63941-473)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		832867837	PACK(63941-473)