Pentrexcilina - Daytime (Acetaminophen 500mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4mg, Phenylephrine HCl 10mg Tablet)
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen 500mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10mg
Purpose
| Active Ingredients (in each caplet) | Purpose |
| Acetaminophen 500 mg | Pain reliever |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg | Antihistamine |
| Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg | Nasal descongestant |
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other respiratory allergies:
Temporarily relieves these additional symptoms of hay fever:
- Headache
- Nasal congestion
- Sinus congestion & pressure
- Runny nose and sneezing
- Minor aches & pain
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take :
- more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- with other drugs contains acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
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 doctor promptly.
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.
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product:
- do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- avoid drinks
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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 last more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
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 directed 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 age & over | 1 tablet with water every 4-6 hours as needed |
| Children 4 to 12 years of age | Ask a doctor |
| Children under 4 years of age | Do not use |
- Do not take more than directed - See overdose warning
- Swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve
- Do not exceed 6 tablets per 24 hours
Other information
- Store at room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77ºF)
- Avoid excessive heat and humidity
- Tamper Evident: do not use if package or blister unit is open or shows any sing of tampering
Inactive ingredients
magnesium stearate, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sodium starch glycolate, starch, talc