Label: COLD MEDICINE- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hcl tablet

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

Drug Label Information

Updated January 25, 2017

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  • Active ingredients (in each tablet)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Antihistamine

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves:

    ■ minor aches and pains

    ■ headaches

    ■ nasal congestion

    ■ sinus congestion & pressure

    ■ runny nose

    ■ sneezing

  • Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

    ■ more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount

    ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen

    ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

    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.

    Do not use

    ■ if you are allergic to acetaminophen

    ■ more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

    ■ 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

    ■ 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

    ■ liver disease

    ■ heart disease

    ■ glaucoma

    ■ high blood pressure

    ■ thyroid disease

    ■ diabetes

    ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

    ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you

    ■ are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    ■ are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

    ■ do not use more than directed

    ■ excitability may occur, especially in children

    ■ may cause drowsiness n alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

    ■ avoid alcoholic drinks n be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    ■ redness or swelling is present  

    ■ new symptoms occur  

    ■ you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless n pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts for more than 7 days

    ■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Keep out of reach of children.  In case of overdose, contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

    Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    ■ Do not use more than directed

    ■ Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 tablets every 6 hours.  Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.

    ■ Children under 12 years of age: do not use this product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.

  • Other information

    ■ store at room temperature in a dry place

    ■ do not use if blister package is torn.

  • Inactive ingredients

    corn starch, crospovidone, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COLD MEDICINE 
    acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hcl tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63654-275
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE2 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize11mm
    FlavorImprint Code AZ;275
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63654-275-202 in 1 CARTON11/15/2011
    110 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01211/15/2011
    Labeler - Selder, S.A. de C.V. (824413629)