CONTAC
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acetaminophen and
phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare LP
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Drug FactsActive ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold or flu:
- nasal congestion
- minor aches and pains
- sinus congestion and pressure
- headache
- stuffy nose
- sore throat
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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, ask a doctor promptly
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.
- 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
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- pain or nasal congestion gets worse or last more than 7 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning:
Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours as needed
- do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
store below 25°C (77°F)
Inactive ingredients
hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, stearic acid, talc
Questions or comments?
call toll-free 1-800-245-1040 (English/Spanish) weekdays
TAMPER-EVIDENT PACKAGING FEATURE: This product is protected in a sealed blister. Do not use if blister or printed foil is broken.
Distributed by: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P.
Moon Township, PA 15108, Made in Ireland
©2010 GlaxoSmithKline
CONTAC® is a registered trademark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.
Retain outer carton for complete directions and warnings.
Principal Display Panel
CONTAC®
COLD +FLU
NASAL DECONGESTANT/PAIN RELIEVER-FEVER REDUCER
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
NON-DROWSY
RELIEF OF:
>Nasal Congestion >Phenylephrine
>Headaches, Sore Throat, Fever >Acetaminophen
See new warnings information.
NET CONTENTS:
24 CAPLETS
1000178XA
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| Marketing Information | |||
| Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date |
| OTC monograph final | part341 | 02/01/2011 | |
| Labeler - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare LP (828924212) |