Label: CVS SEVERE COUGH, FLU PLUS SORE THROAT HONEY- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredients (in each 20 ml)

    Acetaminophen, USP 650 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr, USP 20 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/Fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

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    temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu:
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    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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    minor aches and pains
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    sore throat pain
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    headache
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    temporarily reduces fever
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen.

    Severe liver damage may occur if you take

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    more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period, 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

    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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    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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    with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    liver disease
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    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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    a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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    taking any other pain reliever/fever reducer

    When using this product do not use more than directed.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    pain or cough 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
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    cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. 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. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions

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    do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
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    do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
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    measure only with dosing cup provided
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    keep dosing cup with product
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    ml = milliliter
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    this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
    agedose

    adults and children 12 years and over

    20 ml every 4 hours

    children under 12 years

    do not use
  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Other information

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    each 20 ml contains: sodium 10 mg
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    store at room temperature
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, disodium edetate, elderberry extract, flavors, glycerin, organic wildflower honey, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose, xanthan gum, zinc gluconate

  • QUESTIONS

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 51316-631-08

    SEVERE

    Daytime
    Cough, Flu +
    Sore Throat

    With Honey

    Acetaminophen (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer)
    Dextromethorphan HBr (Cough Suppressant)

    Maximum Strength

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    Controls Cough
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    Soothes Sore Throat Pain
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    Relieves Fever & Body Aches

    Taste the Real Honey
    with Elderberry

    CF MAX

    For Ages 12 & Over

    8 FL OZ (237 ml)

    CVS SEVERE Daytime Cough, Flu Honey CF Max 8 fl oz
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS SEVERE COUGH, FLU PLUS SORE THROAT  HONEY
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-631
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 20 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 20 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    AMERICAN ELDERBERRY (UNII: 7610Y219OC)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HONEY (UNII: Y9H1V576FH)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    ZINC GLUCONATE (UNII: U6WSN5SQ1Z)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorORANGEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-631-081 in 1 CARTON02/17/2023
    1237 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01202/17/2023
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY (062312574)
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