Perrigo Multi-Symptom Cold Plus Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- •temporarily relieves
- •minor aches and pains
- •headache
- •minor sore throat pain
- •runny nose
- •itchy nose or throat
- •sneezing
- •itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
- •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- •nasal and sinus congestion
- •temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
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 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- •with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Do not use
- •in a child under 4 years of age
- •if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- •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.
- •to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
- •liver disease
- •heart disease
- •high blood pressure
- •thyroid disease
- •diabetes
- •glaucoma
- •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
When using this product
- •do not exceed recommended dosage
- •marked drowsiness may occur
- •sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- •excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- •pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 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.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
| Age | Dose |
| children under 4 years of age | do not use |
| children 4 to under 6 years of age | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 10 mL |
- •this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- •do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- •shake well before using
- •remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
- •may be given every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
- •use enclosed dosing cup only. Keep for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Other information
- •each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
- •contains no aspirin
- •store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
- •close cap tightly
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, D&C red #33, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, tribasic sodium phosphate, xanthan gum