Label: COUGH AND SORE THROAT DAYTIME- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredients (in each 15 mL tablespoon)

    Acetaminophen 500 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever / Fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

  • Uses

    • sore throat
    • headache
    • minor aches and pains
    • cough due to a cold
    • temporarily relieves fever
  • Warnings

    Alcohol Warning: if you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take Acetaminophen or oter pain releivers/ fever reducers.

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

    • more than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount of this product
    • 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, consult 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.
    • to make a child sleep
    • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the ingredients in this product.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
    • a sodium-restricted diet

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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

    When using this product do not use more than directed

    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • marked drowsiness may occur
    • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    • avoid alcoholic drinks
    • be careful when operating machinery

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur
    • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    overdose warning: taking more than recommended dose can cause serious health problems. 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

    • Take only as recommended - see overdose warning
    • use dose cup or Tabelspoon (TBSP) every 6 hours as needed
    • do not exceed 4 doses in 24-hour period

    Adults and

    children 12 years of age

    and over
    • take 2 tablespoons (tbsp) 30 ml in dose cup provided every 6 hours as needed
    Children under 12 years
    • 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 15°- 30°C (59° - 86°F)
    • Protect from freezing
    • each tablespoon contains: sodium 21 mg

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER CAP SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING

  • Inactive ingredients

    carboxy methyl cellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C Blue #1, flavor, menthol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol and sucrose

  • Questions or comments?

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    COUGH AND SORE THROAT DAYTIME 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:61715-076
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg  in 15 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE15 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBLUE (clear) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMENTHOLImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:61715-076-08236 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34108/28/2006
    Labeler - Kinray LLC (012574513)