Maximum Strength Nighttime Cold and Flu 6 fl oz (180 mL)
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Acetaminophen 650 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
| Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg | Antihistamine/cough suppressant |
| Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
- •temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:•cough•nasal congestion•minor aches and pains•sore throat•headache•runny nose •sneezing
- •temporarily reduces fever
- •controls cough to help you get to sleep
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:
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 daily while using this product
Do not use
for children under 12 years of age
- •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- •with any other drug containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
- •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
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- •liver disease
- •heart disease
- •high blood pressure
- •thyroid disease
- •diabetes
- •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- •glaucoma
- •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- •persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- •you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- •do not use more than directed
- •excitability may occur, especially in children
- •marked drowsiness may occur
- •alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- •avoid alcoholic drinks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. 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
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 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 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
- •low sodium
- •store at room temperature
- •do not refrigerate
- •dosing cup provided
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, natural and artificial flavor, potassium citrate ,propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum.