Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms of the common cold or hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- sneezing
- runny nose
- itchy, watery eyes
- headache
- sore throat
- nasal congestion
- cough
- minor aches and pains
- itching of the nose or throat
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
more than 12 gelcaps in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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 promptlyDo 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.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin.
- 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
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- 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.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.Directions
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
-
adults and children 12 years and over
- take 2 gelcaps every 4 hours
- do not take more than 12 gelcaps in 24 hours
-
children under 12 years
- do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
Other information
- store between 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF). Avoid high humidity.
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C red #28, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, proplyene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxidePrincipal Display Panel
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*Compare to the active ingredients in Benadryl® Allergy Plus Cold
NEW!
ALLERGY & COLD
WITH FEVER REDUCER
ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl
Pain reliever/Fever reducer, Antihistamine/Cough suppressant,
Nasal decongestant
See New Warnings Information
Relief of:
✓ Headache
✓ Sneezing
✓ Sore throat & Fever
✓ Itchy, watery eyes
✓ Sinus congestion
✓ Runny nose
✓ Itchy Throat
✓ Cough
24 GELCAPS
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN, OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Dive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
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