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Medique at Home Decorel Forte

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than directed Adults and children: (12 years and over): take 2 caplets every 4 hours not to take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: headache nasal congestion cough minor aches and pains sore throat sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make cough more productive Temporarily reduces fever.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: headache nasal congestion cough minor aches and pains sore throat sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make cough more productive Temporarily reduces fever.

Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed Adults and children: (12 years and over): take 2 caplets every 4 hours not to take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours Children under 12 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: headache nasal congestion cough minor aches and pains sore throat sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make cough more productive Temporarily reduces fever. Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed Adults and children: (12 years and over): take 2 caplets every 4 hours not to take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours Children under 12 years: ask a doctor 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: blisters rash skin reddening 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 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: blisters rash skin reddening 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.
Medique at Home Decorel Forte (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline