Label: CHILDRENS TYLENOL COLD PLUS FLU- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and phenylephrine hydrochloride suspension

  • NDC Code(s): 50580-299-01
  • Packager: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)Purpose
    Acetaminophen 160 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mgAntihistamine
    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mgCough suppressant
    Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mgNasal decongestant
  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:
      • minor aches and pains
      • headache
      • sore throat
      • cough
      • stuffy nose
      • sneezing and runny nose
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

    Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes

    • more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen

    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.

    Do not use

    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    • to make a child sleepy
    • 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.
    • if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients in this product

    Ask a doctor before use if your child has

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
    • glaucoma

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is

    • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
    • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

    • do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)
    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • marked drowsiness may occur
    • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
    • pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur
    • 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) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
    • do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
    • shake well before using
    • mL = milliliter
    • find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
    • remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child's dose into the dosing cup
    • repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
    • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
    Weight (lb) Age (yr)Dose (mL) *
    *
    or as directed by a doctor
    under 36under 4 yearsdo not use
    36-474 to 5 yearsdo not use unless directed by a doctor
    48-956 to 11 years10 mL

    Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

  • Other information

    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • do not use if carton is opened or if carton tape or bottle wrap imprinted "TYLENOL" is broken or missing
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

    call 1-800-458-1635 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 50580-299-01

    Children's
    TYLENOL     ®

    COLD +
    FLU

    Acetaminophen, Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer
    Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Antihistamine
    Dextromethorphan HBr, Cough Suppressant
    Phenylephrine HCl, Nasal Decongestant

    Oral Suspension

    Ages 6-11 Years

    • FEVER
    • SORE THROAT
    • SNEEZING
    • RUNNY NOSE
    • COUGH
    • STUFFY NOSE

    Grape
    Flavor

    4 fl oz (120 mL)

    Principal Display Panel
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHILDRENS TYLENOL  COLD PLUS FLU
    acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and phenylephrine hydrochloride suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50580-299
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN160 mg  in 5 mL
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE1 mg  in 5 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg  in 5 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpurpleScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorGRAPEImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50580-299-011 in 1 CARTON06/26/2017
    1120 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 1: Convenience Kit of Co-Package
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/26/2017
    Labeler - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (878046358)
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