Drug Facts
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Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
- Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
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Purposes
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Pain reliever/Fever reducer
- Cough suppressant
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Uses
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temporarily relieves ...
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a common cold or flu:
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- minor sore throat pain
- temporarily reduces fever
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- 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.
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.
- in a child under 12 years of age
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
- 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.
- liver disease
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product do not use more than directed.
- 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 a rash or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately. 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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adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours, while symptoms persist
- do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
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children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
Store in a dry place at 15º - 30°C (59° -86°F).
corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C blue #2 lake, FD&C red #40 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, medium chain triglycerides,
microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide.
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