Active ingredients
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCI 5 mg
Uses
Uses
■ for the temporary relief of the following cold/flu symptoms:
■ minor aches and pains
■ headache
■ sore throat
■ nasal congestion
■ cough
■ impulse to cough
■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
■ temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
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
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
■ skin reddening
■ blisters
■ rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning
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.
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.
Do not use
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ liver disease
■ heart disease
■ diabetes
■ thyroid disease
■ high blood pressure
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■ taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain, nasal congestion or cough 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 is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache
■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Directions
Directions
|
adults and children 12 years and over |
■ take 2 tablets with water every 6-8 hours as needed ■ do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
|
children under 12 years of age | ask a doctor |
