CVS Adult Severe Multi-Symptom Cough Cold+Flu Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 20 ml)
Acetaminophen, USP 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg
Guaifenesin, USP 400 mg
Phenylephrine HCl, USP 10 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
- ▪temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu:
- ▪cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- ▪nasal congestion
- ▪sinus congestion and pressure
- ▪minor aches and pains
- ▪sore throat
- ▪headache
- ▪temporarily reduces fever
- ▪helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- ▪more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period, which is the maximum daily amount
- ▪with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- ▪3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- ▪skin reddening
- ▪blisters
- ▪rash
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.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use
- ▪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.
- ▪with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
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
- ▪cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- ▪a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- ▪taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- ▪taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant
- ▪taking any other pain reliever/fever reducer
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product do not use more than directed
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- ▪you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- ▪pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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.
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 right away at 1-800-222-1222. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | 20 ml every 4 hours |
| children under 12 years | do not use |
- ▪do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- ▪do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
- ▪measure only with dosing cup provided
- ▪keep dosing cup with product
- ▪ml = milliliter
- ▪this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information
- •each 20 ml contains: sodium 7 mg
- •store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, flavors, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments?
1-866-467-2748
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