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Daytime Cold and Flu Relief

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions take only as directed (see Warnings) do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 softgels with water every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use ■ when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: ■ nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: ■ nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed (see Warnings) do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 softgels with water every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use ■ when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 8 liquid caps 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: ■ nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches & pains fever Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed (see Warnings) do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 softgels with water every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use ■ when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 8 liquid caps 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily 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, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is 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 8 liquid caps 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily 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, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.