Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Cold and Flu Day and Night
ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Indications and usage Uses Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · sore throat · helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive · temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions Directions · do not take more than the recommended dose · do not take the Day and Night products at the same time; wait 4 hours after taking the last Night dose before taking the Day product. · adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours.
Do not exceed 6 capsules in 12 hours or as directed by a doctor. · children under 12 years of age: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · sore throat · helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive · temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions Directions · do not take more than the recommended dose · do not take the Day and Night products at the same time; wait 4 hours after taking the last Night dose before taking the Day product. · adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 6 capsules in 12 hours or as directed by a doctor. · children under 12 years of age: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings 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 or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include: · skin reddening · blisters · rash · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock If a skin or general allergic 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 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients ● in children under 12 years of age Aska a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ● cough that occurs with excess phelgm Ask a doctor or pharmacist Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop use Stop use and ask a doctor if · pain or cough 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children. 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.
Monitoring
- • Warnings 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 or severe allergic reactions.
- • Symptoms may include: · skin reddening · blisters · rash · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock If a skin or general allergic 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.