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
- Principal Display Panel
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
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Cold Relief Uses
- temporarily relieves these common cold symptoms:
- minor aches and pains
- nasal congestion
- sore throat
- sneezing and runny nose
- cough
- sinus congestion and pressure
- headache
- helps clear nasal passages
- relieves cough to help you sleep
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
- diabetes
- thyroid disease
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- glaucoma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- high blood pressure
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- marked drowsiness may occur
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- avoid alcoholic drinks
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- redness or swelling is present
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
- 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 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)
adults and children 12 years and over |
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children under 12 years |
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Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, FD&C blue no. 1 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, Cough Suppressant, Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine
NIGHTTIME
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 HEAD CONGESTION NIGHTTIME active ingredients
Cold ReliefAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride TABLET, FILM COATED
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