THERAFLU RELIEF MAX STRENGTH NIGHTTIME- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate and dextromethophan hbr powder, for solution
CVS PHARMACY
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Active ingredients (in each packet)
Acetaminophen 1000 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Uses
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- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a common cold:
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- headache
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- minor aches and pains
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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- minor sore throat pain
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- runny nose
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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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- 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 MAO, 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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- 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 the blood thinning drug warfarin
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- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
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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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- pain or cough 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.
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- 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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- take every 6 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 3 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
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- adults and children 12 years of age and over
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- one packet
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- children under 12 years of age
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- 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
Other information
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each packet contains: potassium 6 mg
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- store at room temperature. Protect from excessive heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, Caramel, flavor, maltodextrin, potassium chloride, silica, sucralose, sucrose
Questions or comments?
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*Compare to the active ingredients in Theraflu Multi-Symptom Flu Relief Max Strength** Nighttime
NDC 51316-549-06
Nighttime
Flu Relief
MAX STRENGTH**
Acetaminophen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Chlorpheniramine Maleate Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant
Honey Lemon
Natural & Artificial Flavored
1 SINGLE DOSE
TO OPEN: CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE WITH SCISSORS DO NOT USE IF SEALED PACKET IS TORN OR BROKEN
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Theraflu Multi-Symptom Flu Relief Max Strength** Nighttime.
**Maximum Strength per 6 hours dose
Manufactured by:
Raritan Pharmaceuticals
8 Joanna Court,
East Brunswick, NJ 08816