Walgreen Co. Cold, Flu & Sore Throat Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)

Acetaminophen 650 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

• •temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
• •cough
• •nasal congestion
• •minor aches and pains
• •sore throat
• •headache
• •temporarily reduces fever
• •temporarily promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
• •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

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.

• •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 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 use more than directed

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)
• •do not take more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period
• •measure only with dosing cup provided
• •do not use dosing cup with other products
• •dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
• •adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
• •children under 12 years of age: do not use

Other information

• •each 20 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
• •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• •dosing cup provided
• •do not refrigerate

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, triethyl citrate, xanthan gum