Active Ingredients & Purposes
Acetaminophen 250mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
| Active Ingredients | Purposes |
| Acetaminophen 250mg................................... | Pain reliever/ fever reducer |
| Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg.................... | Antihistamine |
| Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg........ | Cough suppressant |
| Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg.................. | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
For the temporary relief of symptoms due to the common cold/ flu:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- cough due to minor bronchial irritation
- nasal congestion
- minor aches and pain
- headache
- sore throat
- and to reduce fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 10 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- 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.
Sore throat warning:
If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, and is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- 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
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not exceed the recommended dosage
- may cause excitability, especially in children
- may cause drowsiness; alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this product
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
- the pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- cough comes back or occurs with a rash or headache that lasts.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Directions
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: do not use
