NIGHTTIME Cold and Flu Max Softgels MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Active ingredients (in each softgel)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: • minor aches and pains • headache • cough • sore throat • nasal and sinus congestion • temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • 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: • skin reddening • blisters • rash n hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock If a skin or general allergic 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.
Do not use to sedate children.
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. • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients • in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• liver disease n heart disease n high blood pressure • thyroid disease n diabetes • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus) • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
• do not exceed recommended dosage • may cause marked drowsiness n avoid alcoholic drinks • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • n excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 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. • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs 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. 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 the recommended dose • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. • children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
• store at room temperature. Avoid temperatures above 25°C (77°F).
Inactive ingredients
FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, pearlin silver, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, titanium dioxide
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COMPARE TO ALKA-SELTZER® PLUS® MAXIMUM STRENGTH NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU POWERMAXTM GELS ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
NIGHTTIME Cold & Flu Max Softgels MAXIMUM STRENGTH
PAIN RELIEVER-FEVER REDUCER - ACETAMINOPHEN
COUGH SUPPRESSANT - DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr
ANTIHISTAMINE - DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
NASAL DECONGESTANT - PHENYLEPHRINE HCl
RELIEVES: • Nasal Congestion • Cough • Headache & Body Ache • Sore Throat • Runny Nose
•Smaller Capsule •Same Strength
24SOFTGELS** **Liquid-Filled Capsules
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