Label: TOP VALUE EFFERVESCENT COLD RELIEF - ORANGE- aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine bitartrate tablet, effervescent

  • NDC Code(s): 50201-8752-0
  • Packager: Tower Laboratories Ltd.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated July 12, 2021

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  • Active ingredients

    (in each effervescent tablet)

    Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

    Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg

    *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • Purpose

    Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*..............................Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg...................Antihistamine

    Phenylephrine Bitartrate 7.8 mg...................Nasal decongestant

    *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • Uses

    ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:

    ■ sneezing ■ nasal congestion ■ sore throat

    ■ headache ■ minor aches and pains ■ runny nose

    ■ sinus congestion and pressure

    ■ temporarily reduces fever

  • Warnings

    Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

    Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: ■ hives ■ facial swelling ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ shock

    Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you ■ are age 60 or older ■ have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ■ take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ■ take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product ■ take more or for longer time than directed

    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

    Do not use ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer ■ if you are allergic to aspirin ■ 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. ■ if you ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

  • Ask a doctor before use if

    Ask a doctor before use if ■ stomach bleeding warning applies to you ■ you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn ■ you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease ■ you are taking a diuretic

  • Ask a doctor before use if you have

    Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ asthma ■ glaucoma ■ diabetes ■ thyroid disease ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ■ been placed on a sodium-restricted diet

  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers ■ presently taking a prescription drug ■ taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis

  • When using this product

    When using this product do not exceed the recommended dosage

    ■ you may get drowsy

    ■ avoid alcoholic drinks

    ■ excitability may occur, especially in children

    ■ alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

    ■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding

    ■ feel faint ■ vomit blood ■ have bloody or black stools

    ■ have stomach pain that does not get better

    ■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away

    ■ pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days

    ■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ■ new symptoms occur

    ■ redness or swelling is present

    ■ ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs ■ nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs

  • If pregnant or breast-feeding

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • OVERDOSAGE

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    ■ do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)

    ■ adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets completely dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours

    ■ do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours

    ■ children under 12 years: ask a doctor

  • Other information

    each tablet contains: sodium 464 mg

    ■ phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 9 mg per tablet

    ■ store at room temperature (59°-86°F)

  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, docusate sodium, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, flavors, mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate

  • QUESTIONS

    Serious side effects assoicated with the use of this product can be reported to the following address:

    Tower Laboratories LTD

    8 Industrial Park Road

    Centerbrook, CT 06409

    or by calling the following:

    1-888-228-6937

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Top Value NCO 20

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    TOP VALUE EFFERVESCENT COLD RELIEF - ORANGE 
    aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine bitartrate tablet, effervescent
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50201-8752
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE (UNII: 27O3Q5ML57) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE7.8 mg
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN325 mg
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE2 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize25mm
    FlavorImprint Code CF
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50201-8752-010 in 1 CARTON04/16/2021
    12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34104/16/2021
    Labeler - Tower Laboratories Ltd. (001587203)