Label: DG HEALTH FLU AND SEVERE COLD AND COUGH- acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution

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  • Active ingredients (in each packet)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Antihistamine/cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
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    minor aches and pains
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    minor sore throat pain
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    headache
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    nasal and sinus congestion
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    runny nose
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    sneezing
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    itchy nose or throat
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    itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
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    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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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    with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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    3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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

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    skin reddening
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    blisters
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    rash

    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    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 12 years of age
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    if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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    with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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    with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
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    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

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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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    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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    a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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    cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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    taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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    taking 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
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    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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    pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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    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: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). 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 (see overdose warning)
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    take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.

    Age

    Dose

    adults and children 12 years of age and over

    one packet

    children under 12 years of age

    do not use
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    dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 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 and sodium 25 mg
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    phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet
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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate

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    Acetaminophen

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    Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant

    Phenylephrine HCl

    Nasal Decongestant

    • Nasal congestion

    • Cough

    • Runny nose

    • Sneezing

    • Body ache

    • Sore throat pain

    • Headache/fever

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DG HEALTH FLU AND SEVERE COLD AND COUGH 
    acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55910-964
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TRIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE (UNII: 91D9GV0Z28)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (mixture of white, light yellow-orange particles) , ORANGEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55910-964-916 in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/24/2011
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01205/24/2011
    Labeler - Dolgencorp, LLC (068331990)
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