Tylenol Cold Plus Flu Severe
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
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.
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.
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)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dose
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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
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) 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 directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years
and 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
Other information
■ each caplet contains: sodium 3 mg
■ store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
■ do not use if pouch is torn or damaged
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, flavor, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, sucralose, titanium dioxide