Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Purposes
Pain Relief
Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms including:
- •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- •sore throat
- •headache
- •minor aches and pains
- •muscular aches
- •fever
- •runny nose and sneezing
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than two days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
- •adults take more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- •child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- •taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- •adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
Do not use
- •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.
- •with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- •liver disease
- •glaucoma
- •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- •trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- •a chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin, tranquilizers or sedatives.
When using this product:
- •you may get very drowsy
- •avoid alcoholic drinks
- •alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- •be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- •excitability may occur, especially in small children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- •redness or swelling is present
- •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- •new symptoms occur
- •cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts
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 even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
| adults & children 12 years & over | 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) |
| children 6 years to under 12 years | 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
- •take every 4 to 6 hours
- •do not exceed more than 5 doses in 24 hours for children under 12 years of age
- •do not exceed more than 6 doses in 24 hours for adults and children over 12 years of age
Other information
- •Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 8.4 mg per teaspoonful (5 mL)
- •Store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
Acesulfame potassium, aspartame, citric acid, hypromellose, menthol, methylparaben, natural & artificial orange flavor, polyethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, purified water. Sodium citrate may be used to adjust pH.