MEDIQUE ONSET FORTE
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acetaminophen,
chlorpheniramine maleate and
phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, film coated
Unifirst First Aid Corporation
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Medique® Onset ForteDrug Facts
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 162.5 mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with
- headache
- muscular aches
- minor arthritis pain
- common cold
- toothache
- menstrual cramps
Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to
- common cold
- hay fever or other respiratory allergies
Temporarily
- reduces fever
- relieves runny nose and reduces sneezing, itching of the nose and throat and itchy, watery eyes due to hay
fever - promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage; relieves sinus congestion and pressure
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 12 tablets 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 nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a
drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. - for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor
- for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
- with any other drug using the above active ingredients
- 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
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- heart disease
- glaucoma
- chronic bronchitis or emphysema
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
When using this product
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever
- pain or fever persists or gets worse
- redness or swelling is present
- any new symptoms appear
Do not exceed recommended dosage. If nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor.
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:
- do not use more than directed
Adults and children (12 years and older): Take 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.
Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
Other information
- store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
- tamper evident sealed packets
- do not use any opened or torn packets
- avoid excessive heat and humidity
Inactive ingredients
corn starch*, croscarmellose sodium*, D&C yellow #10*, FD&C blue #1*, magnesium silicate*, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical glaze*, povidone*, silica*, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid, talc*.
*may contain
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Onset Forte
Multi-Symptom Relief
Acetaminophen/ Acetaminofeno 162.5mg
Chlorpheniramine Maleate/ Maleato de Clorfeniramina 2mg
Phenylephrine HCl/Hidrocloruro de Fenilefrina 5mg
Easy To Swallow
Film Coated Tablets
Facil de Tragar Tabletas con Cubierta Pelicular
Pull to Open
Tire Para Abrir
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500 Tablets
(250 x 2)
Allergy, Cold, & Hay Fever Relief
Alivio a las alergias, el resfriado y la fiebro del heno
Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets
Empaquetado con Sellado Evidente en Dosis Untarias
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| Marketing Information | |||
| Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date |
| OTC monograph final | part341 | 12/30/2008 | |
| Labeler - Unifirst First Aid Corporation (832947092) |