flu and severe cold and cough
Western Family Flu & Severe Cold & Cough Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each packet)
- Purposes
- flu and severe cold and cough Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- flu and severe cold and cough Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each packet)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
flu and severe cold and cough Uses
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• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: -
• minor aches and pains -
• minor sore throat pain -
• headache -
• nasal and sinus congestion -
• runny nose -
• sneezing -
• itchy nose or throat -
• itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever -
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation -
• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 5 packets (3,250 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, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
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• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients -
• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. -
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin -
• 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
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• liver disease -
• heart disease -
• high blood pressure -
• thyroid disease -
• diabetes -
• glaucoma -
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland -
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis -
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) -
• cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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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• do not exceed recommended dosage -
• avoid alcoholic drinks -
• marked drowsiness may occur -
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness -
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery -
• excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs -
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days -
• redness or swelling is present -
• new symptoms occur -
• pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days -
• cough comes back or occurs with fever, 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.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Prompt 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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• do not use more than directed (see overdose warning) -
• take every 4 hours; do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Age |
Dose |
children under 4 years of age |
do not use |
children 4 to under 12 years of age |
do not use unless directed by a doctor |
adults and children 12 years of age and over |
one packet |
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• dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. -
• if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
flu and severe cold and cough Other information
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• each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg -
• phenylketonurics:contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet -
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
NIGHTTIME
FLU & SEVERE COLD & COUGH
PAIN RELIEVER-FEVER REDUCER (ACETAMINOPHEN)
ANTIHISTAMINE/COUGH SUPPRESSANT (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl)
NASAL DECONGESTANT (PHENYLEPHRINE HCl)
Nasal Congestion
Cough
Runny Nose
Sneezing
Body Ache
Sore Throat Pain
Headache/Fever
Honey Lemon Infused with White Tea Flavors
Gluten Free
6 PACKETS
COMPARE TO THERAFLU® SEVERE COLD & COUGH active ingredients
flu and severe cold and coughAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, Phenylephrine hydrochloride POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
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