275 - XL-3 Cold Medicine
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves:
■ minor aches and pains
■ headaches
■ nasal congestion
■ sinus congestion & pressure
■ runny nose
■ sneezing
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
■ more than 12 tablets 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 reactions. Symptoms may include:
■ skin reddening
■ blisters
■ rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
■ if you are allergic to acetaminophen
■ more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
■ 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
■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ liver disease
■ heart disease
■ glaucoma
■ high blood pressure
■ thyroid disease
■ diabetes
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you
■ are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
■ are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
■ do not use more than directed
■ excitability may occur, especially in children
■ may cause drowsiness n alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
■ avoid alcoholic drinks n be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ redness or swelling is present
■ new symptoms occur
■ you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless n pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts for more than 7 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
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, contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
■ Do not use more than directed
■ Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 tablets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.
■ Children under 12 years of age: do not use this product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.
Other information
■ store at room temperature in a dry place
■ do not use if blister package is torn.
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, crospovidone, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid
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