Cough and Sore Throat Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL tablespoon)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Doxylamine Succinate 6.25 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever / Fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Uses
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- fever
- runny nose and sneezing, cough
Warnings
Alcohol Warning: if you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take Acetaminophen or oter pain releivers/ fever reducers.
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
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 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount of this product
- 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.
- to make a child sleep
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the ingredients in this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product 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
- be careful when operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain 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: taking more than recommended dose can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
| Adults and children 12 years of ageand over | take 2 tablespoons (tbsp) 30 ml in dose cup provided every 6 hours as needed |
| Children under 12 years | do not use this product in children under 12 years of age: this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage |
- Take only as recommended - see overdose warning
- use dose cup or Tabelspoon (TBSP) every 6 hours as needed
- do not exceed 4 doses in 24-hour period
Other information
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER CAP SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING
- Store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59° - 86°F)
- Protect from freezing
- each tablespoon contains: sodium 21 mg
Inactive ingredients
carboxy methyl cellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C Blue #1, flavor, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol and sucrose