Cold and Flu Daytime, Nighttime, Multi-Symptom
ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms: fever headache sore throat minor aches and pains cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation nasal congestion (Daytime only) runny nose and sneezing (Nighttime only) Dosage and administration Directions (Daytime only) do not take more than directed do not take more than 8 capsules per 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours children under 12 years: 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 common cold and flu symptoms: fever headache sore throat minor aches and pains cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation nasal congestion (Daytime only) runny nose and sneezing (Nighttime only) Dosage and administration Directions (Daytime only) do not take more than directed do not take more than 8 capsules per 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours children under 12 years: 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 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. 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 to make a child sleepy (Nighttime only) Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) liver disease difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland heart disease (Daytime only) diabetes (Daytime only) thyroid disease (Daytime only) high blood pressure (Daytime only) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema (Daytime only) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (Nighttime only) glaucoma (Nighttime only) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nighttime only) When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only) avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only) marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only) use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only) Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur (Daytime only) pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (Daytime only) pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (Nighttime only) 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. If taking NIGHTTIME and DAYTIME products, carefully read each section to ensure correct dosing.
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 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
- • Review official label interaction section.