CVS Pharmacy Daytime Severe Cough and Cold

Active ingredients (in each packet)                              Purpose
Acetaminophen 650 mg ........................................Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg ..............Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg.......................Nasal decongestant.

Uses

- Temporarily relieves:

    - minor aches and pains   - headache   - minor sore throat pain

    - 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 6 packets 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 and nonprescription). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure.
- 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 a 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   - a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma, or chronic bronchitis   - cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)   - cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema.

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
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- symptoms do not get better or worsen
- 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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center 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 use more than directed
- take every 4 hours; not to exceed 6 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
- children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
- 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 8 mg, sodium 20 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 14 mg per packet
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25C (68-77F). Protect from excessive heat and moisture.

Acesulfame K, Aspartame, Citric Acid, FD and C Blue No. 1, FD and C Red No. 40, Maltodextrin, Menthol, Natural Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Starch and Sugar.

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