Label: COLD MEDICINE tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated November 23, 2021

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  • Active ingredient(s)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg
    Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer
    Antihistamine
    Nasal decongestant

  • Use(s)

    temporarily relieves

    • minor aches and pains
    • headaches
    • nasal congestion
    • sinus congestion & pressure
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
  • Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

    • more than 10 tablets 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.

    Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

    • skin reddening
    • blisters
    • rash
      If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Do not use

    • if you are allergic to acetaminophen
    • more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
    • 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

    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not

    sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

    Ask a doctor before use if

    you have

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • glaucoma
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

    • are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
    • are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

    • do not use more than directed
    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • may cause
    • drowsiness
    • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness 
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur
    • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
    • pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts for more than 7 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

    Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

    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 (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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 use more than directed
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours
      Do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours
    • Children under 12 years of age: do not use this product in children under 12 years
      of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause
      liver damage.
  • Other information

    • store at room temperature in a dry place
    • do not use if blister package is torn.
  • Inactive ingredients

    corn starch, crospovidone, hypromellose, microcrystalline
    cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid

  • Questions

    1-888-952-0050 Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM EST.

  • Principal Display Panel

    Cold Congestion

    Cold Congestion


  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COLD MEDICINE 
    cold medicine tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69168-004
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE2 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize11mm
    FlavorImprint Code AZ275
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69168-004-5120 in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/23/2021
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01211/12/2021
    Labeler - Allegiant Health (079501930)