Label: MULTI SYMPTOM SEVERE COLD- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl powder, for solution
- NDC Code(s): 68163-547-06
- Packager: RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
- Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: OTC monograph final
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Drug Label Information
Updated September 1, 2023
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- Active ingredients (in each packet)
- Purposes
- Uses
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Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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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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- in a child under 12 years of age
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- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
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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 a 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 a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- liver disease
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- heart disease
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- high blood pressure
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- thyroid disease
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- diabetes
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
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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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- symptoms do not get better or worsen
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- pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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- cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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Directions
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- do not use more than directed
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- take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Age
Dose
Adults and children 12 years of age and over
One packet
Children under 12 years of age
Do not use
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- dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
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- if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating, Do not overheat.
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Compare to the active ingredients in Theraflu® Multi-Symptom Severe Cold*
MULTI-SYMPTOM
Severe Cold
ACETAMINOPHEN -
Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr -
Cough Suppressant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl -
Nasal Decongestant
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- Aspartame Free
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- Dye free
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- Sodium free
Relieves
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- Body ache
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- Cough
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- Fever
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- Headache
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- Nasal congestion
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- Sore throat pain
Green Tea & Honey Lemon Flavors
Infused with Menthol & Green Tea Flavors
6 PACKETS
TAMPER EVIDENT INNER UNIT: DO NOT USE IF SEALED PACKET IS TORN OR BROKEN.
Manufactured by:
Raritan Pharmaceuticals
8 Joanna Court,
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Theraflu® Multi-Symptom Severe Cold.
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
MULTI SYMPTOM SEVERE COLD
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl powder, for solutionProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:68163-547 Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 20 mg PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL) CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R) MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 660YQ98I10) SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4) SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4) SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554) Product Characteristics Color Score Shape Size Flavor HONEY (Green Tea and Honey Lemon) Imprint Code Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:68163-547-06 6 in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 04/10/2019 Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC monograph final part341 04/10/2019 Labeler - RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC (127602287)