Coricidin HBP Nighttime Multi-Symptom Cold Liquid
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)
| Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
| Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg | Cough suppresant |
| Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg | Antihistamine |
Purpose
| Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
| Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mg | Cough suppresant |
| Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg | Antihistamine |
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
- headache
- sore throat
- runny nose
- minor aches and pains
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- sneezing
- fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 120 mL (4 doses) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- 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:
If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
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 note use
- with any other products containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are no 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
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- 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)
- glaucoma
- a sodium-restricted diet
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 drinks
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
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. 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 and over: take 30 mL in the dosing cup provided every 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not exceed 120 mL (4 doses) in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
- each 15 mL contains: sodium 18 mg
- store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
alcohol 10%, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue no.1, FD&C red no.40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate