Tabcin Extra Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL,
Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of symptoms due to the common cold/ flu: runny nose sneezing cough due to minor bronchial irritation nasal congestion minor aches and pain headache sore throat and to reduce fever Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours.
Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen .
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of symptoms due to the common cold/ flu: runny nose sneezing cough due to minor bronchial irritation nasal congestion minor aches and pain headache sore throat and to reduce fever Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen . Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 10 softgels in 24 hours , which is the maximum daily amount for this product 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, and is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not exceed the recommended dosage may cause excitability, especially in children may cause drowsiness; alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this product use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs the pain or cough 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 cough comes back or occurs with a rash or headache that lasts. 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 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 10 softgels in 24 hours , which is the maximum daily amount for this product 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, and is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.