CONTAC- acetaminophen and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet 
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare LP

Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

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Active 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

Contac Cold and Flu Carton

CONTAC 
acetaminophen and phenylephrine tablet
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0135-0436
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PHENYLEPHRINE) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
HYPROMELLOSES 
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE 
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 
POTASSIUM SORBATE 
POVIDONE 
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE 
STEARIC ACID 
TALC 
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScoreno score
ShapeCAPSULESize21mm
FlavorImprint Code MS
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:0135-0436-0224 in 1 BLISTER PACK
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart34102/01/201107/31/2013
Labeler - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare LP (828924212)
Registrant - Meda Consumer Healthcare Inc. (831410522)

Revised: 11/2011
 
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare LP