Contac Cold and Flu
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredients (in each 15 mL = 1 tablespoon)
- Purpose
- Contac Cold and Flu Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Contac Cold and Flu Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL = 1 tablespoon)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Contac Cold and Flu Uses
temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:
- headache
- cough
- temporarily reduces fever
- sore throat
- runny nose and sneezing
- minor aches and pains
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 6 tablespoons 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 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.
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- glaucoma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
- the blood thinning drug warfarin
- sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- may cause marked drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- 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
- do not take more than directed (see Liver warning)
- use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
adults & children 12 years and older |
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Contac Cold and Flu Other information
- each tablespoon contains: potassium 25 mg and sodium 8 mg
- store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C blue #1, flavor, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose
Questions or comments?
1-855-874-0970
Manufactured for: Meda Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Marietta, GA 30062
Made in the U.S.A.
Contac® is a registered trademark of Meda AB
© 2012 Meda AB
www.contac.com
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INSTANT COOLING RELIEF
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CONTAC®
COLD+FLU
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine
Maximum Strength
Multi-Symptom
Sore Throat + Head & Body Aches + Fever
Cough + Runny Nose & Sneezing
8 FL OZ
DO NOT USE IF PRINTED NECKBAND IS BROKEN OR MISSING
Manufactured for: Meda Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Marietta, GA 30062
Made in the U.S.A.
CONTAC® is a registered
trademark of Meda AB.
© 2012 Meda AB
www.contac.com
Contac Cold and Fluacetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and doxylamine succinate liquid LIQUID
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