CounterAct

Active Ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Diphenhydramine HCI 25 mg
Phenylephrine HCI 5 mg

Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant

Uses

• temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever and the common cold:
• • runny nose
  • nasal congestion
  • headache
  • sinus pressure and congestion
  • sore throat
  • minor aches and pains
  • sneezing
• temporarily relieves these additional symptoms of hay fever:
• • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes
• temporarily reduces fever
  

Warnings Liver warning:

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

• more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• 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.

Do not use

• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
• if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, phychiatric 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.
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
  

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• heart disease
• liver disease
• high blood pressure
• diabetes
• thyroid disease
• glaucoma
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or  chronic bronchitis
  

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
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
• pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur

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.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick 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 (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over

• • take 2 caplets every 4 hours
  • do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours

• children under 12 years: do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
  

Other information

• store at controlled temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  

Inactive ingredients  corscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD and C No. 1, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?  1-800-282-3000

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