Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu (acetaminophen 325 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg) Dailymed

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients (in Each Tablet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg

Purposes

Active ingredients (in each tablet)	Purposes
Acetaminophen 325 mg	Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg	Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg	Cough suppressant

Uses

• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
• minor aches and pains
• headache
• cough
• runny nose
• sneezing
• sore throat
• 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 or severe

allergic reactions. Symptoms may include:

• skin reddening
• bulers
• rash
• hives
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)
• shock

If a skin or general allergic 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

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

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

• liver disease
• glaucoma
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
• a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

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

When Using This Product

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

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

• pain or cough 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
• cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If Pregnant Or Breast-feeding

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

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

Keep out of reach of children. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury.

Overdose Warning

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose 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 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 tablets every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information

• store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive Ingredients

FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, lecithin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions Or Comments?

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