Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- sore throat
- fever
- runny nose and sneezing
- itchy nose or throat
- coughs
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Warnings
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 (120 mL) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use
- to make a child sleepy
- 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 non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- glaucoma
- breathing problems
- chronic bronchitis
- a sodium-restricted diet
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
- sedatives or tranquilizers
- the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- cough comes back or occurs with 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 (1-800-222-1222) immediately. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
| age | dose |
| adults and children 12 yrs and over | 30 mL every 6 hrs |
| children 4 to 11 yrs | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
| children under 4 yrs | do not use |
- take only as recommended (see overdose warning)
- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours
- use dosage cup provided
- mL= milliliter
Other information
- each 15 mL contains: sodium 18 mg
- store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
alcohol, citric acid, FD&C blue 1, FD&C red 40, flavor,high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate