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Quality Choice Severe Cold and Cough Nighttime

ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, PHENYLEPHRINE

Standard Dose
Directions do not use more than directed take every 4 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Age Dose children under 12 years of age do not use unless directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years of age and over one packet dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10 - 15 minutes. if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating, Do not overheat.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and pains minor sore throat pain headache nasal and sinus congestion runny nose sneezing itchy nose or throat itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and pains minor sore throat pain headache nasal and sinus congestion runny nose sneezing itchy nose or throat itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not use more than directed take every 4 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Age Dose children under 12 years of age do not use unless directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years of age and over one packet dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot.

Consume entire drink within 10 - 15 minutes. if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating, Do not overheat.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and pains minor sore throat pain headache nasal and sinus congestion runny nose sneezing itchy nose or throat itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not use more than directed take every 4 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Age Dose children under 12 years of age do not use unless directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years of age and over one packet dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10 - 15 minutes. if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating, Do not overheat. 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: 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 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: 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

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Quality Choice Severe Cold and Cough Nighttime (ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, PHENYLEPHRINE) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline