CVS PHARMACY Nighttime MS Flu Relief

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses ▪ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a common cold or flu: ▪ headache ▪ minor aches and pains ▪ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation ▪ minor sore throat pain ▪ runny nose ▪ temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions ▪ do not use more than directed ▪ take every 6 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 3 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Age Dose adults and children 12 years of age and over one packet children under 12 years of age do not use ▪ dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. ▪ if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water; stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat 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 ▪ in a child under 12 years of age ▪ if you are allergic to acetaminophen ▪ 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 a MAO, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ liver disease ▪ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ▪ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ▪ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) ▪ cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ▪ taking the blood thinning drug warfarin ▪ taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ marked drowsiness may occur ▪ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children 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, 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 at 1-800-222-1222. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.