THERAFLU NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD AND COUGH- acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, phenylephrine powder, for solution
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
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Active ingredient
Acetaminophen, 650 mg
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, 25 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride, 10 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever / fever reducer
Antihistamine / cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
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- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
• minor aches and pains • minor sore throat pain
• headache • nasal and sinus congestion
• runny nose • sneezing
• itchy nose or throat • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 6 packets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 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
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- in a child under 4 years of age
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- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, as a doctor or a pharmacist.
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- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
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 Doctor before use if you have
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- liver disease
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- heart disease
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- high blood pressure
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- thyroid disease
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- diabetes
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- glaucoma
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- a sodium restricted diet
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma or chronic bronchitis
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
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- sedatives or tranquilizers
the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
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do not exceed recommended dosage
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- avoid alcoholic drinks
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- marked drowsiness may occur
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- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present
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- new symptoms occur
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- symptoms do not get better or worsen
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- pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health care professional before use.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
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
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do not use more than directed
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- take every 4 hours; do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Age
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Dose
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children under 4 years of age
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do not use
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children 4 to under 12 years of age
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do not use unless directed by a doctor
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adults and children 12 years of age and over
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one packet
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- dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink with 10 - 15 minutes.
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- if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating, Do not overheat.
Other information
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each packet contains: potassium 10 mg, sodium 23 mg
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phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet
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- store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from excessive heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame K, aspartame, citric acid, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
Questions or Comments?
call 1-800-452-0051
Additional Information Listed On Other Panels
Theraflu®
Nighttime
Severe Cold & Cough
ACETAMINOPHEN – PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl – ANTIHISTAMINE/COUGH SUPPRESSANT
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – NASAL DECONGESTANT
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- Nasal Congestion
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- Cough
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- Runny Nose
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- Sneezing
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- Body Ache
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- Sore Throat Pain
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- Headache
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- Fever
READ ALL WARNINGS AND DIRECTIONS ON CARTON BEFORE USE.
KEEP CARTON FOR REFERENCE. DO NOT DISCARD.
TAMPER EVIDENT INNER UNIT
DO NOT USE IF SEALED THERAFLU® PACKET IS TORN OR BROKEN.
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