GOOD SENSE COUGH AND SORE THROAT NIGHT TIME- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate liquid
L. Perrigo Company
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Active ingredient (in each 15 mL = 1 tablespoon)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Uses
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- temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:
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- minor aches and pains
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- headache
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- sore throat
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- runny nose and sneezing
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- cough
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
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- more than 4 doses 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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- 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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- 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.
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- to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- liver disease
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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 lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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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- excitability may occur, especially in children
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- marked drowsiness may occur
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- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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- avoid alcoholic drinks
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- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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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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- 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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) 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 Liver warning)
adults and children 12 years
and over
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- take 2 tablespoons (TBSP) in dose cup provided every 6 hours as needed
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- do not take more than 8 tablespoons in 24 hours
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children under 12 years
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- do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age
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Other information
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- each tablespoon contains: potassium 20 mg and sodium 8 mg
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- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C blue no. 1, flavor, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose
Questions or comments?
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Pain Reliever
Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine
Acetaminophen
Dextromethorphan HBr
Doxylamine Succinate
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