Active ingredients (in each packet)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
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
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 4 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 a 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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- a sodium-restricted diet
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma 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 taking
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- sedatives or tranquilizers
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- 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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- symptoms do not get better or worsen
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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 fever, rash or headache that lasts. There could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 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 use more than directed
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- take every 4 hours; not to exceed 5 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
|
Age |
Dose |
|
children under 4 years of age |
do not use |
|
children 4 to under 12 years of age |
do not use unless directed by a doctor |
|
adults and children 12 years of age and over |
one packet |
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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 controlled room temperature 20o -25oC (68o-77oF). Protect from excessive heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, flavors, maltodextrin, potassium chloride, silica, sucralose, sucrose, yellow#6
Additional Information Listed On Other Panels
LEADER
NDC 70000-0128-1
Nighttime Severe Cold &Cough
Acetaminophen
Diphenhydramine HCl
Phenylephrine HCl
Pain reliever/ Fever reducer
Antihistamine/ Cough suppressant
Nasal Decongestant
Honey Lemon
Infused with Chamomile & White Tea Flavors
Naturally and Artificially Flavored
COMPARE TO THERAFLU® NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD & COUGH* active ingredients *
100% Money Back Guarantee
Relieves:
- Nasal Congestion, Cough,
- Runny Nose, Sneezing,
- Body Ache, Sore Throat Pain, Headache & Fever
6 PACKETS
READ ALL WARNINGS AND DIRECTIONS ON CARTON BEFORE USE, KEEP CARTON FOR REFERENCE, DO NOT DISCARD,
NIGHTTIME Severe Cough & Cold
Cardinal Health™
DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH
DUBLIN, OHIO 43017
1-800-200-6313
Essential to care™ since 1979
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*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Theraflu® Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough.
