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CETAFEN COUGH and COLD

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL , GUAIFENESIN, ,

Standard Dose
Directions Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over take 2 caplets every 6 to 8 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses Temporarily relieves these cold and flu symptoms cough sore throat headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and bronchial secretions to coughs more productive Temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves these cold and flu symptoms cough sore throat headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and bronchial secretions to coughs more productive Temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over take 2 caplets every 6 to 8 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions 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 reactions.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves these cold and flu symptoms cough sore throat headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and bronchial secretions to coughs more productive Temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over take 2 caplets every 6 to 8 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions 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 reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash 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 right away.

Monitoring

  • • 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 reactions.
  • • Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash 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 right away.

Interaction Notes

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