Coricidin (acetaminophen 325 mg / chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg) Dailymed

Drug Facts

Otc - Active Ingredient Section

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each tablet)	Purpose
Acetaminophen 325 mg	Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg	Antihistamine

Uses

• temporarily relieves
  • minor aches and pains
  • sneezing
  • headache
  • runny nose
• temporarily reduces fever

Liver Warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Sever liver damage may occur if

• adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
• child takes more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
• taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product.

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if the user has

• liver disease
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• glaucoma
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is

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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product

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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children 6 to under 12 years) or 10 days (adults)
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

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	2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
Children 6 to under 12 years of age	1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 5 tablets in 24 hours

Other Information

• each tablet contains: magnesium 10 mg
• store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
• protect from excessive moisture

Inactive Ingredients

acacia, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax, corn starch, FD&C red No. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide, white wax

© Copyright & Distributed bySchering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.,P.O. Box 377Memphis, TN 38151 USA.All rights reserved. Made in Canada.

For more information, visit www.coricidin hbp.com

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Coricidin ^®

HBP

Decongestant-free COLD RELIEF for people with HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Chlorpheniramine - Antihistamine, Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

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COLD& FLU

Relieves:

• Runny Nose
• Sneezing
• Body Achesand Pains
• Fever

10 TABLETS

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