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Severe Nighttime Cold and Flu Relief

ACETAMINOPHEN DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE PHENYLEPHRINE HCI

Standard Dose
Directions take only as directed - see Overdose warning do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. mL = milliliter keep dosing cup with product adults and children 12 years and over: 30 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use When using 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 sore throat headache sinus congestion and pressure minor ache and pain runny nose and sneezing cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever cough to help you sleep swelling of nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sore throat headache sinus congestion and pressure minor ache and pain runny nose and sneezing cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever cough to help you sleep swelling of nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed - see Overdose warning do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours measure only with dosing cup provided.

Do not use any other dosing device. mL = milliliter keep dosing cup with product adults and children 12 years and over: 30 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use When using Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sore throat headache sinus congestion and pressure minor ache and pain runny nose and sneezing cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever cough to help you sleep swelling of nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed - see Overdose warning do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. mL = milliliter keep dosing cup with product adults and children 12 years and over: 30 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use When using 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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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 is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use 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. 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 Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarges prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking taking sedatives or tranquilizers taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not use more than directed excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days new symptoms occur fever gets worse or last more than 3 days redness or swelling is present cough comes back, or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be a signs of a serious conditions. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning : Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical 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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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 is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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