Cold and Flu
Hy-Vee, Inc. Cold & Flu Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredients (in each softgel)
- Purpose
- Cold and Flu Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredients (in each softgel)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Cold and Flu Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
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• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation -
• sore throat -
• headache -
• minor aches and pains -
• fever -
• runny nose and sneezing
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 8 softgels (2,600 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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• 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
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
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• 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. -
• to make a child sleepy -
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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• liver disease -
• glaucoma -
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) -
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis -
• persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema -
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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• taking sedatives or tranquilizers -
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
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• excitability may occur, especially in children -
• may cause marked drowsiness -
• 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
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• 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 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. (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.
Directions
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• take only as directed – see Liver warning -
• do not exceed 8 softgels per 24 hours
adults & children 12 yrs & over |
2 softgels with water every 6 hrs |
children 4 to under 12 yrs |
ask a doctor |
children under 4 yrs |
do not use |
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• when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing
Inactive ingredients
D&C yellow no. 10, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
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Compare to the Active Ingredients of Vicks® NyQuil® Cold & Flu LiquiCaps®
Multi-Symptom
Cold & Flu
PAIN RELIEVER, FEVER REDUCER, COUGH SUPPRESSANT, ANTIHISTAMINE
Night Time
Aches, Fever, Sore Throat – Acetaminophen
Cough – Dextromethorphan HBr
Sneezing, Runny Nose – Doxylamine Succinate
Alcohol Free
24 Softgels
Cold and FluAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine Succinate CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
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