Active ingredients (in each packet) Purposes
Acetaminophen 650 mg............................................................................Pain reliever/fever reducerDiphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg......................................................Antihistamine/cough suppressantPhenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg............................................................Nasal decongestant
Uses• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:• minor aches and pains • minor sore throat pain • headache • nasal and sinus congestion• runny nose • sneezing • itchy nose or throat • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation• temporarily reduces fever
WarningsLiver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take• more than 6 packets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount• with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this productSore 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.
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 • glaucoma• a sodium-restricted diet • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland• a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma 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 • 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 with 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 • symptoms do not get better or worsen• pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days• cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs or serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENIn case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions• do not use more than directed• take every 4 hours; do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Age Dose
children under 4 years of age do not use
children 4 to under 12 years of age do not use unless directed by a doctor
adults and children 12 years of age and over one packet
Do not overheat.
- dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: 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.
Other Information
- each packet contains: sodium 20 mg
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Protect from excessive heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredients
sodium citrate, mannitol, aspartame, hydroxypropyl cellulose, citric acid, tween 80, acesulfame potassium, flavors, sodium bicarbonate