LEADER COLD HEAD CONGESTION- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, film coated
Cardinal Health
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
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- temporarily relieves these common cold symptoms:
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- minor aches and pains
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- nasal congestion
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- sore throat
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- sneezing and runny nose
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- cough
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- sinus congestion and pressure
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- headache
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- helps clear nasal passages
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- relieves cough to help you sleep
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 12 caplets 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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- heart disease
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- diabetes
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- thyroid disease
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
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- glaucoma
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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- high blood pressure
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 use more than directed
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- excitability may occur, especially in children
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- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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- marked drowsiness may occur
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- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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- avoid alcoholic drinks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
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- pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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- redness or swelling is present
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
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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.
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 caplets every 4-6 hours
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- swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve
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- do not take more than 12 caplets 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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Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, FD&C blue no. 1 lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
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