Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
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- temporarily relieves
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- minor aches and pains
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- headache
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- minor sore throat pain
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- runny nose
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- itchy nose or throat
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- sneezing
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- itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
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- nasal and sinus congestion
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
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- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
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- more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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 4 years of age
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- if your child has 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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- in a child who is 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 child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
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- to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
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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 breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use your child is taking
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- sedatives or tranquilizers
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- the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
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do not exceed recommended dosage
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- marked drowsiness may occur
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- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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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 occur
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- pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 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.
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 even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
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do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning)
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shake well before using
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- remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
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- may be given every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
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- use enclosed dosing cup only. Keep for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
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 6
years of age
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do not use unless directed by a doctor
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children 6 to under 12 years of age
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10 mL
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Other information
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each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
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- contains no aspirin
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
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- close cap tightly
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, D&C red #33, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, tribasic sodium phosphate, xanthan gum
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