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Cold Multi-Symptom

ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours swallow whole – do not crush, chew, or dissolve do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough sore throat headache nasal congestion minor aches and pains sinus congestion and pressure sneezing and runny nose (Nighttime only) helps clear nasal passages relieves cough to help you sleep promotes nasal and sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough sore throat headache nasal congestion minor aches and pains sinus congestion and pressure sneezing and runny nose (Nighttime only) helps clear nasal passages relieves cough to help you sleep promotes nasal and sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours swallow whole – do not crush, chew, or dissolve do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 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 these common cold and flu symptoms: cough sore throat headache nasal congestion minor aches and pains sinus congestion and pressure sneezing and runny nose (Nighttime only) helps clear nasal passages relieves cough to help you sleep promotes nasal and sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours swallow whole – do not crush, chew, or dissolve do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 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 Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease diabetes thyroid disease heart disease glaucoma (Nighttime only) cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) high blood pressure persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (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) marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only) avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only) use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only) Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days new symptoms occur fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Do not take DAYTIME and NIGHTTIME products at the same time.

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.