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
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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
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