Active ingredients (in each softgel)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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- minor aches and pains
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- runny nose and sneezing
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- sore throat
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- headache
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- 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, lasts 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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- 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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- glaucoma
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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 as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
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- excitability may occur, especially in children
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- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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- avoid alcoholic drinks
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- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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- marked drowsiness may occur
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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- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours
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adults & children 12 yrs & over |
2 softgels with water every 6 hrs |
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children 4 to under 12 yrs |
ask a doctor |
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children under 4 yrs |
do not use |
