Drug Facts

Theraflu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold

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 painsminor sore throat painheadachenasal and sinus congestioncough 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

in a child under 12 years of age
if you are allergic to acetaminophen
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

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 a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Age	Dose
adults and children 12 years of age and over	one packet
children under 12 years of age	do not use

do not use more than directed
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, sodium 19 mg
phenylketonurics:contains phenylalanine 20 mg per packet
store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate

Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough

Active ingredients (in each packet)

Acetaminophen 650 mg

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine/cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and painsminor sore throat painheadachenasal and sinus congestionrunny nosesneezingitchy nose or throatitchy, watery eyes due to hay fevercough 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

in a child under 12 years of age
if you are allergic to acetaminophen
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 product 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

liver disease
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
glaucoma
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

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 exceed recommended dosage
avoid alcoholic drinks
marked drowsiness may occur
alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
excitability may occur, especially in children

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 a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

Age	Dose
adults and children 12 years of age and over	one packet
children under 12 years of age	do not use

do not use more than directed
take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.

Other information

each packet contains:potassium 10 mg, sodium 23 mg
phenylketonurics:contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet
store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.

Inactive ingredients

Additional Information

DO NOT TAKE THE MULTI-SYMPTOM AND NIGHTTIME PRODUCTS AT THE SAME TIME. DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN 5 DOSES IN TOTAL IN ANY 24 HOUR PERIOD.

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READ ALL WARNINGS AND DIRECTIONS ON CARTON BEFORE USE.

KEEP CARTON FOR REFERENCE. DO NOT DISCARD.

DO NOT TAKE THE MULTI-SYMPTOM AND NIGHTTIME PRODUCTS AT THE SAME TIME. DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN 5 DOSES IN TOTAL IN ANY 24 HOUR PERIOD.

DO NOT TAKE A DOSE OF THE NIGHTTIME PRODUCT SOONER THAN 4 HOURS AFTER THE LAST DOSE OF MULTI-SYMPTOM PRODUCT UNLESS DIRECTED BY YOUR DOCTOR.

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