Maximum Strength Daytime Non Drowsy Severe Cold and Flu
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Uses
• for the temporary relief of the following cold/flu symptoms: • minor aches and pains • headache • sore throat • nasal congestion • cough • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive • temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 caplets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. 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 reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash 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.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have• liver disease • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur • pain, nasal congestion or cough 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.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms
Directions
| adults and children 12 years & over | • take 2 caplets every 4 hours • swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours |
| children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
- do not take more than directed
Other information
store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º–30ºC (59º–86ºF)
Inactive Ingredients
FD&C Yellow # 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan, titanium dioxide