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Nighttime Cold and Flu Mini Softgels

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions • take only as directed • do not exceed 8 softgels per 24 hrs • adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 Softgels with water every 6 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: • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • sore throat • headache• minor aches & pains• fever• runny nose & sneezing
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • sore throat • headache• minor aches & pains• fever• runny nose & sneezing Dosage and administration Directions • take only as directed • do not exceed 8 softgels per 24 hrs • adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 Softgels with water every 6 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 8 Softgels in 24 hrs, 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: • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • sore throat • headache• minor aches & pains• fever• runny nose & sneezing Dosage and administration Directions • take only as directed • do not exceed 8 softgels per 24 hrs • adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 Softgels with water every 6 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 8 Softgels in 24 hrs, 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, 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 8 Softgels in 24 hrs, 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, 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.
Nighttime Cold and Flu Mini Softgels (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline