Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed do not exceed 8 Softgels per 24 hrs adults & children 12 years & over 2 Softgels with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years ask a doctor children under 4 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 8 Softgels in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed do not exceed 8 Softgels per 24 hrs adults & children 12 years & over 2 Softgels with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years ask a doctor children under 4 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 8 Softgels in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product 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: 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.
Monitoring
- • Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
- • Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 8 Softgels in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product 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: 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.
Interaction Notes
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