SINUS CONGESTION AND PAIN RELIEF - Acetaminophen, Guaifenesinand Phenylephrine HCl
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Active Ingredient (in each tablet) | Purpose |
| Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg | Expectorant |
| Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
- for the temporary relief of:
- headache
- nasal congestion
- minor aches and pains
- sinus congestion and pressure
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold and hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (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
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, chronic bronchitis,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 exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition
- 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
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
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.
Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
- adults and children 12 years and over:
- take 2 tablets every 4 hours
- swallow whole - do not crush, chew or dissolve
- do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information
Inactive ingredients
FD&C red #40, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid