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DAYTIME COLD & FLU - Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr and Phenylephrine HCl


SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts


OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

 

 Active Ingredient (in each softgel) Purpose
 Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer
 Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

Temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • nasal congestion
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • sore throat
  • headache 
  • minor aches and pains
  • 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

Sore throat warning:

If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is 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 monomine 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
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • 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 use more than directed


Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • new symptoms occur
  • redness or swelling is present
  • 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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

  • take only as directed - see Liver warning
  • do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels with water every 4 hours
  • children 4 to under 12 years: ask a doctor
  • children under 4 years: do not use
  • when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing

Other information

  • store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
  • read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information

Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide