Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and painsminor sore throat painheadachenasal and sinus congestioncough 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
Allergy alert:Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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.
- 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
Do Not Use
- in a child under 12 years of age
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
- 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.
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
- 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
- pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health 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
Age | Dose |
adults and children 12 years of age and over | 30 mL |
children under 12 years of age | do not use |
- do not use more than directed
- measure the dose correctly using the enclosed dosing cup
- take every 4 hours in dosing cup provided, while symptoms persist
- do not take more than 5 doses (150 mL) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Other information
- each 30 mL contains: potassium 35 mg, sodium 17 mg
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, maltitol solution, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate
Questions?
call 1-800-328-5259
Theraflu ExpressMax Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purposes
Pain Reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and painsminor sore throat painheadachenasal and sinus congestionrunny nosesneezingitchy nose or throatitchy, watery eyes due to hay fevercough 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
Allergy alert:Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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.
- 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
Do not use
- in a child under 12 years of age
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
- 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 MAO, 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
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema 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 sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- marked drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
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
- pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health 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
Age | Dose |
adults and children 12 years of age and over | 30 mL |
children under 12 years of age | Do not use |
- do not use more than directed
- measure the dose correctly using the enclosed dosing cup
- take every 4 hours in dosing cup provided, while symptoms persist.
- do not take more than 5 doses (150 mL) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Other information
- each 30 mL contains: potassium 35 mg, sodium 17 mg
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, maltitol solution, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate
Questions?
call 1-800-328-5259
Other Safety Information
DO NOT TAKE BOTH PRODUCTS AT THE SAME TIME OR TAKE MORE THAN 5 DOSES IN TOTAL IN ANY 24 HOUR PERIOD.
DO NOT TAKE A DOSE OF THE NIGHTTIME PRODUCT SOONER THAN 4 HOURS AFTER THE LAST DOSE OF THE DAYTIME PRODUCT UNLESS DIRECTED BY YOUR DOCTOR.
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