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Sinus Pressure and Pain

ACETAMINOPHEN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions do not use more than directed adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours do not 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 associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold: minor aches and pains nasal congestion headache sinus congestion and pressure promotes sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold: minor aches and pains nasal congestion headache sinus congestion and pressure promotes sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not use more than directed adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours do not 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.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold: minor aches and pains nasal congestion headache sinus congestion and pressure promotes sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not use more than directed adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours do not 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: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease thyroid disease diabetes liver disease high blood pressure difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur 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 occur These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children 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 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 with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.