SINUS PAIN AND CONGESTION- acetaminophen, phenylephrine hcl tablet, film coated
CVS Pharmacy
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Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Nasal decongestant
Uses
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- temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold:
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- headache
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- sinus congestion and pressure
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- nasal congestion
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- minor aches and pains
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- helps decongest sinus openings and passages
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- promotes sinus drainage
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- helps clear nasal passages
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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.
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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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
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- pain or nasal congestion 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
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). 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 overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
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- take 2 caplets every 4 hours
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- swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve
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- do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
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children under 12 years
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ask a doctor
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Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, carnauba wax, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, flavor, lecithin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
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Compare to the active ingredients in Tylenol® Sinus + Headache
Daytime
Non-Drowsy
Sinus Pain & Congestion
ACETAMINOPHEN – Pain reliever; Fever reducer
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – Nasal decongestant
For adults
Relieves:
Sinus headache & pressure
Nasal congestion
24 CAPLETS
Actual Size