Kroger Maximum Strength Cold, Flu & Sore Throat
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 pain▪sore throat▪headache▪stuffy nose▪sinus congestion and pressure
- ▪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 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- ▪with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- ▪3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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.
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
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
- ▪redness or swelling is present
- ▪new symptoms occur
- ▪cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
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 right away at 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 6 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
- ▪mL = milliliter
- ▪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 8 mg
- ▪store at room temperature
- ▪do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum