Maximum Strength Cold, Flu and Sore Throat (maximum strength cold, flu and sore throat (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride) capsule, liquid filled) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride is used for the treatment of Cough Fever Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Liver Diseases Pain Bronchitis Common Cold Laryngitis Pharyngitis Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Sinusitis Whooping Cough Fissure in Ano Glaucoma, Open-Angle Hemorrhoids Hypertension Hypotension Pruritus Ani Rhinitis, Vasomotor Shock, Septic Tachycardia, Supraventricular Mydriasis Tachycardia, Ventricular
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in Each Caplet)
Acetaminophen Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Uses
• for the temporary relief of the following cold/flu symptoms: • minor aches and pains • headache • sore throat • nasal congestion • cough • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive • temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 caplets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. 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 reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • bulers • rash If a skin 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.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
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 • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur • pain, nasal congestion 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.
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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). 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
adults and children 12 years & over • take 2 caplets every 4 hours • swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor
Other Information
store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º–30ºC (59º–86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients
FD&C Yellow # 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan, titanium dioxide
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ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg / PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr 10 mg / COUGH SUPPRESSANT GUAIFENESIN 200 mg / EXPECTORANT PHENYLEPHRINE HCI 5 mg / NASAL DECONGESTANT • Relieves headache, fever, sore throat, minor aches & pains, cough, chest congestion, nasal/sinus congestion & sinus pressure
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