Viro-Flu AM Relief
ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Indications and usage Uses Temporarily reliever common cold/flu symptoms: Cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation Sore throat Headache Minor aches and pains Fever Dosage and administration Directions Take only as directed.
Do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses Temporarily reliever common cold/flu symptoms: Cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation Sore throat Headache Minor aches and pains Fever Dosage and administration Directions Take only as directed. Do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours. Adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 softgels with water every 4 hrs Children 4 o under 12 yrs Ask a doctor Children under 4 yrs Do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: More than 4 doses in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product. With other drugs containing acetaminophen. 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product. Allergy allert: 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have Liver disease Heart disease Diabetes High blood pressure Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Ask a doctorpr pharmacist before use if you are: Taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. When using this product, do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if You get nervous, dizzy or sleepless. Symtoms get worse or last more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults). Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days. Redness or swelling is present. New symptoms occur. Cough comes back, or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Overdose warning: Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symtoms.
Monitoring
- • Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
- • Severe liver damage may occur if you take: More than 4 doses in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product.
- • With other drugs containing acetaminophen.
- • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.