flu and severe cold and cough
Kroger Co. Flu and Severe Cold and Cough Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each packet)
- Purpose
- flu and severe cold and cough Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- flu and severe cold and cough Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each packet)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
flu and severe cold and cough Uses
- temporarily relieves
- minor aches and pains
- minor sore throat
- headache
- nasal and sinus congestion
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 6 packets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- 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.
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
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
- a sodium-restricted diet
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- 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.
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 use more than directed – see Liver warning
- take every 4 hours; do not exceed 6 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: dissolve contents of one packet in 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
- children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
- 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
- each packet contains: potassium 5 mg and sodium 41 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 17 mg per packet
- store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
Questions or comments?
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