Label: CVS SEVERE TUSSIN CF MAX- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
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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

  • 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
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    headache
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    temporarily reduces fever
  • 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 hours 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, cough, or nasal congestion 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.

    Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • 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

    Age

    dose

    adults and children

    12 years and over

    20 mL every 4 hours

    children under 12 years

    do not use

  • Other information

    •
    each 20 mL contains: sodium 13 mg
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    store at room temperature Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, glycerin, menthol, flavors, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to active ingredients in Robitussin® Maximum Strength Severe Cough + Sore Throat*

    NDC# 69842-947-08

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Non–Drowsy

    Severe Tussin CF Max

    ACETAMINOPHEN

    Pain reliever / Fever reducer

    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr

    Cough Suppressant

    Adult Cough & Sore Throat

    Relieves:

    •
    Cough
    •
    Sore throat pain

    For Ages 12 Years & older

    Dosage cup provided

    Actual Product Size on Side Panel

    8 FL OZ (237 mL)

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer, owner of the registered trademark Robitussin Maximum Strength Severe Cough + Sore Throat.

    Maximum Strength claim based on maximum levels of active ingredients per dose.

    IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

    Distributed by:

    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

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    Woonsocket, RI 02895

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS SEVERE TUSSIN CF MAX 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-947
    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)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPURPLEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-947-081 in 1 CARTON04/15/2019
    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 DrugM01204/15/2019
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY (062312574)