Contac Cold and Flu by Mylan Consumer Healthcare, Inc. DRUG FACTS
Contac Cold and Flu by
Drug Labeling and Warnings
Contac Cold and Flu by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Mylan Consumer Healthcare, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
Drug Details [pdf]
CONTAC COLD AND FLU MAXIMUM STRENGTH- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet
Mylan Consumer Healthcare, Inc.
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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DRUG FACTS
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
Uses
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temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold or flu:
- o nasal congestion
- o headache
- o minor aches and pains
- o runny nose
- o sneezing
- o sore throat
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 8 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, ask 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.
- 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
- glaucoma
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- 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
- sedatives or tranquilizers,
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- 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
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- any new symptoms occur
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. 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 take more than directed (see overdose warning)
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours as needed.
- Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours.
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Display Panel CONTAC Maximum Strength Cold + Flu: 24 ct Package
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
CONTAC®
COLD+FLU
NASAL DECONGESTANT/PAIN RELIEVER – FEVER REDUCER/ANTIHISTAMINE
RELIEF OF:
- NASAL CONGESTION -> Phenylephrine
- HEADACHES, SORE THROAT, FEVER -> Acetaminophen
- RUNNY NOSE, SNEEZING -> Chlorpheniramine
NET CONTENTS:
24 CAPLETS
See new warnings information.
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
CONTAC®
COLD+FLU
TAMPER EVIDENT FEATURES: This product is protected in a
sealed blister. Do not use if blister or printed foil is broken.
Distributed by:
Meda Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Marietta, GA 30062
CONTAC® is a registered trademark of Meda AB
© Meda AB 2011 www.contac.com
| CONTAC COLD AND FLU
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet |
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| Labeler - Mylan Consumer Healthcare, Inc. (831410522) |