Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg…………….……….Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg…………..Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg…………………Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
· minor aches and pains · headache · cough
· sore throat · nasal congestion
· sinus congestion and pressure
· temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
· more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
· with other drugs containing acetaminophen
· 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 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if
liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure
● thyroid disease ● diabetes
● cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
or emphysema
Stop use and ask a doctor if
pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than
7 days
· fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
· redness or swelling is present
· new symptoms occur
· cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These
could be signs of a serious condition.
· nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help
or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions
do not take more than the recommended dose
· do not take the Day and Night products at the same time; wait 4 hours
after the last Night dose before starting Day product.
· adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water
every 4 hours. Do not exceed 6 capsules in 12 hours or as directed
by a doctor.
· children under 12 years: do not use
Alka-Seltzer