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Sinu-Phen Plus Sinus Pain and Pressure

ACETAMINOPHEN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Directions do not use more than directed Adults and children: (12 years and over) Take 2 tablets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor
Max Dose
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Primary Use
INDICATIONS & USAGE Uses temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion headache minor aches and pains stuffy nose sinus congestion and pressure temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage INDICATIONS & USAGE Uses temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion headache minor aches and pains stuffy nose sinus congestion and pressure temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Directions do not use more than directed Adults and children: (12 years and over) Take 2 tablets every 6 hours.

Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage INDICATIONS & USAGE Uses temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion headache minor aches and pains stuffy nose sinus congestion and pressure temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Directions do not use more than directed Adults and children: (12 years and over) Take 2 tablets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions WARNINGS 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. DO NOT USE Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. 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. for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor ASK DOCTOR Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease thyroid disease diabetes high blood pressure heart disease trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin WHEN USING When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. STOP USE Stop use and ask a doctor if you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms appear These could be signs of a serious condition. PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Monitoring

  • WARNINGS 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.
  • DO NOT USE Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
Sinu-Phen Plus Sinus Pain and Pressure (ACETAMINOPHEN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline