Fast Relief of:
- Coughing
- Nasal and Congestion
- Runny Nose
- Headache
- Body Aches
- Sore Throat
Contains:
- Acetaminophen (pain reliever / fever reducer)
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate (antihistamine)
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (cough suppressant)
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (nasal decongestant)
Active ingredients
(in each 5 mL teaspoon)
Acetaminophen 162.5 mg. Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg. Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg. Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg. Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu with cough:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- coughing
- runny nose
- nasal and sinus congestion
- sneezing
- sore throat
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Alcohol warning:
If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
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 products containing acetaminophen
- 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
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- glaucoma
- diabetes
- cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- may cause marked drowsiness
- 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, cough, 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
- new symptoms occur
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These
could be signs of a serious condition.
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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 the recommended dose (see Overdose Warning)
adults and children 12 years and older
- take 4 teaspoons every 4 hours
- do not take more than 6 doses (24 teaspoons) in a 24 hour period.
children under 12 years
Other information
- each teaspoon contains: sodium 3 mg
- dosage cup provided
- this product does not contain pseudoephedrine HCl (PSE) or
phenylpropanolamine (PPA)
- store at room temperature and protect from excessive heat
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400,
propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, sodium benzoate, sucralose
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