Label: THERAFLU EXPRESSMAX NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD AND COUGH- acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl, phenylephrine hcl syrup

  • NDC Code(s): 0067-8129-08
  • Packager: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Antihistamine/cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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    temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
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    minor aches and pains
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    minor sore throat pain
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    headache
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    nasal and sinus congestion
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    runny nose
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    sneezing
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    itchy nose or throat
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    itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
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    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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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 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 pharmacist.
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    with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
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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.

    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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    glaucoma
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    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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    a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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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

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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    taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product

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    do not exceed recommended dosage
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    avoid alcoholic drinks
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    marked drowsiness may occur
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    alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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    be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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    excitability may occur, especially in children

    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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    pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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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.

  • Directions

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    do not use more than directed
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    measure the dose correctly using the enclosed dosing cup
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    take every 4 hours in dosing cup provided, while symptoms persist
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    do not take more than 5 doses (150 mL) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
     
    Age
     
    Dose
     
    adults and children 12 years of age and over
     
    30 mL
     
    children under 12 years of age
     
    do not use
  • Other information

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    each 30 mL contains: potassium 35 mg, sodium 17 mg
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    store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, maltitol solution, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate

  • Questions?

    1-800-452-0051

  • Principal Display Panel

    NDC 0067-8129-08

    THERAFLU

    ExpressMax

    NIGHTTIME

    SEVERE COLD & COUGH

    BERRY FLAVOR

    ACETAMINOPHEN

    PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER

    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl

    ANTIHISTAMINE/COUGH SUPPRESSANT

    PHENYLEPHRINE HCl

    NASAL DECONGESTANT

    • COUGH • NASAL CONGESTION

    • SORE THORAT PAIN • FEVER

    • HEADACHE • BODY ACHE

    • RUNNY NOSE

    8.3 FL OZ (245.5mL)

    Alcohol Free

    * Maximum Strength per 4 hour dose.

    DO NOT USE IF NECKBAND PRINTED WITH “SEALED FOR SAFETY” IS TORN OR MISSING

    Distributed by: GSK Consumer Healthcare, Warren, NJ 07059 Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies.

    ©2018 GSK group of companies or its licensor.

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    THERAFLU EXPRESSMAX  NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD AND COUGH
    acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl, phenylephrine hcl syrup
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0067-8129
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 30 mL
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg  in 30 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 30 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MALTITOL (UNII: D65DG142WK)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0067-8129-08245.5 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/15/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/15/2015
    Labeler - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC (079944263)
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