Coricidin
Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu 10 & 20 ct.
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Coricidin Uses
- Liver Warning
- Directions
- Coricidin Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 Tablet Carton
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each tablet) | Purpose |
---|---|
Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine |
Coricidin Uses
- temporarily relieves
- minor aches and pains
- sneezing
- headache
- runny nose
- temporarily reduces fever
Liver Warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Sever liver damage may occur if
- adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
- child takes more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product.
Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use if the user has
- liver disease
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- excitability may occur, expecially in children
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children 6 to under 12 years) or 10 days (adults)
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose Warning
Taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage. 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 children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
Adults and children 12 years and over |
2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours |
Children 6 to under 12 years of age |
1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 5 tablets in 24 hours |
Coricidin Other information
- each tablet contains: magnesium 10 mg
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- protect from excessive moisture
Inactive ingredients
acacia, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax, corn starch, FD&C red No. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide, white wax
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Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.,
P.O. Box 377
Memphis, TN 38151 USA.
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 Tablet Carton
Coricidin ®
HBP
Decongestant-free
COLD RELIEF for people with
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Chlorpheniramine - Antihistamine,
Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
See New Warnings Information
COLD
& FLU
Relieves:
- Runny Nose
- Sneezing
-
Body Aches
and Pains - Fever
10 TABLETS
American Heart Association
Health Information Enclosed
CoricidinAcetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine maleate TABLET
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