DG HEALTH COLD AND FLU SEVERE- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine hydrochloride solution
Dolgencorp Inc
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Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Doxylamine Succinate 6.25 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
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- nasal congestion
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- sinus congestion and pressure
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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- cough to help you sleep
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- minor aches and pains
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- headache
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- fever
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- sore throat
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- runny nose and sneezing
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- reduces swelling of nasal passages
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- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
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- promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
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- adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
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- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- adult has 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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- 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 an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
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- to make a child sleepy
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- liver disease
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- heart disease
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- glaucoma
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- thyroid disease
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- diabetes
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- high blood pressure
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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- persistent or chronic cough 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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do not use more than directed
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- excitability may occur, especially in children
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- marked drowsiness may occur
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- avoid alcoholic drinks
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- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
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- pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
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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. 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.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick 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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- take only as directed – see Overdose warning
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- only use the dose cup provided
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- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
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- adults & children 12 yrs & over
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- 30 mL every 4 hrs
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- children 6 to under 12 yrs
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- 15 mL every 4 hrs
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- children 4 to under 6 yrs
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- ask a doctor
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- children under 4 yrs
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- do not use
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Other information
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each 15 mL contains: sodium 15 mg
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow #10, edetate disodium, FD&C green #3, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
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