cold relief
Western Family Cold Relief Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each caplet)
- Purpose
- cold relief Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Inactive ingredients
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
cold relief Uses
- temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- sore throat
- nasal congestion
- cough
- sneezing and runny nose
- sinus congestion and pressure
- helps clear nasal passages
- relieves cough to help you sleep
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, 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.
- to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
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 recommended dosage
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain, nasal congestion, 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
- do not take more than directed (see Liver warning)
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adults and children 12 years and over - take 2 caplets every 4-6 hours
- swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve
- do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours
children under 12 years do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
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Multi-Symptom
Cold Relief
ASPIRIN FREE
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine
NIGHTTIME
Fever/Headache/Sore Throat – Acetaminophen
Nasal Congestion – Phenylephrine HCl
Coughing – Dextromethorphan HBr
Runny Nose – Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Gluten Free
COOL ICE®
Instant Cooling Sensation
CAPLETS
COMPARE TO TYLENOL® COLD MULTI-SYMPTOM NIGHTTIME active ingredients
cold reliefAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride TABLET, FILM COATED
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