ANTIGRIP Cold & Cough Daytime
Drugs Facts
Active Ingredients & Purposes
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Active ingredients (in each packet) | Purposes |
| Acetaminophen 650 mg……………………………………………………………… | Pain reliever/ fever reducer |
| Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg…………………………………………………………… | Cough suppressant |
| Phenylephrine HCI 10 mg…….………………………………..…………………………… | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
For the temporary relief of the common cough and cold/flu symptoms:
- sore throat
- headache
- muscular aches
- backaches
- minor aches and pains
- nasal congestion due to hay fever
- other respiratory allergies
- sinus congestion and pressure
- 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 6 packets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for 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 non prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- for more than 7 days for pain and 3 days or fever, unless directed by a doctor
- if you are now taking prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask 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
- a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
- a persistent of chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask doctor if
- symptoms do not improve
- new symptoms occur
- pain or fever persists or gets worse
- redness or swelling is present
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- a persistent cough or symptoms persist for more than 7 days, gets worse, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. 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 an accidental 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 every 4 hours |
| children under 12 years of age | do not use |
- DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE
- take every 4 hours; do not exceed 6 packets in a 24 hour period
- dissolve the contents of one packet into 8 oz. of hot water and sip while hot; consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes
- if using a microwave; add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water, stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
Other information
TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if carton or packets are torn or punctured.
- each packet contains: sodium 26.73 mg, potassium 9.71 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 14 mg per packet
- store at room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C)
- avoid excessive heat and moisture
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, aspartame, citric acid, flavor, isopropyl alcohol, maltodextrin, silicone dioxide, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate, water