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Daytime Cold and Flu Relief

ACETAMINOHPEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions take only as directed only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours Adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs. Children 4 to under 12 yrs Ask a doctor Children under 4 yrs. Do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion & pressure cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor aches and pains headache fever sore throat reduce swelling of nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make cough more productive
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion & pressure cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor aches and pains headache fever sore throat reduce swelling of nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make cough more productive Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours Adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs.

Children 4 to under 12 yrs Ask a doctor Children under 4 yrs.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion & pressure cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor aches and pains headache fever sore throat reduce swelling of nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make cough more productive Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours Adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs. Children 4 to under 12 yrs Ask a doctor Children under 4 yrs. Do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4 doses in 24 hrs which is maximum daily amount for this product taken 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 non-prescription). 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. When using this product, do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless pain, nasal congestion 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 a 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4 doses in 24 hrs which is maximum daily amount for this product taken 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.