Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Phenylephrine HCI 2.5 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms: minor aches and pains sore throat coughsneezing and runny noseheadachestuffy nose
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes:
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.
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
Do not use
- to make a child sleepy
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (Prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
- if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
- liver disease
- glaucoma
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking
- sedatives or tranquilizers
- the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning )
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
- pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or last more than 5 days
- fever gets worse or last more than 3 days
- nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts,
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) could cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose ( mL) |
| 48-95 | 6-11 | 10 mL |
| 36-47 | 4-5 | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| under 36 | under 4 | do not use |
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
- mL =milliliter
- shake well before using
- measure only with dosing cup provided
- do not use with any other dosing device
- keep dosing cup with product
- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
- if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose: otherwise us
Other Information
- store at 20-25ºC (68-77F) .Do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose xanthan gum