PENTREXCILINA
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen USP 325mg.........................................................Pain reliever/fever reducer
Guaifenesin USP 200mg..............................................................Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCL USP 5mg........................................................Decongestant
Dextromethorphan HBr USP 15mg................................................Antitussive
Purpose
Pain reliever/ fever reducer
Expectorant
Decongestant
Antitussive
Uses
Temporarily
- Relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
- Relieves sinus congestion and pressure, helps decongest sinus openings and passages
- Restores freer breathing
- Helps loosen bothersome mucus, drain bronchial tubes, and make coughs more productive
- Suppresses cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold or inhaled irritants
- Temporarily relieves minor aches, pains and fever associated with: headache, common cold, toothache, backache, muscular aches, menstrual cramps
Warnings: Liver Warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- More than 8 tablets in 24 hours
- With other drugs containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert:
Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symproms may include: skin reddening, blisters, rash if a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Warning: A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition
Do not
- use with any other product containing acetaminophen this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and cold cause serious health concerns.
- use more than the recommended dose
- for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor
- for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
- when using this product do not exceed recommended dose
- if you are now taking a presription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product
- take this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
symptoms do not improve, pain or fever persists or gets worse, new symptoms occur, redness or swelling is present, symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever, cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland, liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Do not exceed recommended dosage
if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur, discontinue use consult a doctor.
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 for adults as well as for children even if you do not nnotice any signs or symptoms
Directions:
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 2 tablets every 6 to 8 hours as needed, do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years, consult a doctor
Other Inforamtion:
- Tamper evident. Do not use if packet is torn, cut or opened
- Store at controlled room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
- Avoid excessive heat and humidity
Inactive Ingredients
maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, silicon dioxide*, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid
(*may contain)