Perrigo Multi-Symptom Flu & Severe Cold Daytime Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each packet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

• •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
• •minor aches and pains
• •minor sore throat pain
• •headache
• •nasal and sinus congestion
• •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
• •temporarily reduces fever

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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
• •with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• •3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do not use

• •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
• •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
• •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• •cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
• •a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

do not exceed recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• •nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
• •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• •redness or swelling is present
• •new symptoms occur
• •pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• •cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• •do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
• •take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.

Other information

• •each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg
• •phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 22 mg per packet
• •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate