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CVS Severe Tussin CF Max

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage. measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age Age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor aches and pains sore throat headache temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor aches and pains sore throat headache temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period do not exceed recommended dosage.

Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage. measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age Age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor aches and pains sore throat headache temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage. measure only with dosing cup provided keep dosing cup with product mL = milliliter this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age Age dose adults and children 12 years and over 20 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period, which is the maximum daily amount 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.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 6 doses in any 24 hours period, which is the maximum daily amount 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.
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