Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes
Acetaminophen 162.5 mg…………….………...Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg…….....………Cough suppressant
Uses
· temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
· minor aches and pains · headache
· cough · sore throat
· temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
· adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
· child takes more than 5 doses in 24hours
· taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
· adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe
allergic reactions. Symptoms may include:
· skin reddening · blisters · rash · hives
· facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock
If a skin or general allergic 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
● 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.
● if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
● in children under 6 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
● liver disease
● cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
or emphysema
● a sodium restricted diet
When using this product
● do not exceed recommended dosage
● may cause marked drowsiness
● avoid alcoholic drinks
● alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
● be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
● excitability may occur, especially in childre
Directions
Directions
· do not take more than the recommended dose
· adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets every 4 hours.
Do not exceed 6 doses (12 tablets) tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a
doctor.
· children 6 to under 12 years: take 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not
exceed 5 doses (10 tablets) in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
· do not swallow tablets whole. Chew or crush tablets completely
before swallowing.
· children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
● each tablet contains: sodium 17 mg
● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40 o C
(104 o F)
