flu and sore throat

CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Flu and Sore Throat Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each packet)
• Purpose
• flu and sore throat Uses
• Warnings
  • Do not use
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding,
  • Keep out of reach of children.
• Directions
• flu and sore throat Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each packet)

Acetaminophen 650 mg

Pheniramine maleate 20 mg

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant

flu and sore throat Uses

• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
• minor aches and pains
• headache
• minor sore throat
• nasal congestion
• temporarily reduces fever
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
• runny nose
• sneezing
• itchy nose and throat
• itchy, watery eyes

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

• more than 6 doses 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

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
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• glaucoma
• a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma or chronic bronchitis
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• a sodium-restricted diet

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
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• 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

• you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
• pain or nasal congestion 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
• sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting

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. 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

• 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 sore throat Other information

• each packet contains: potassium 5 mg and sodium 46 mg
• store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, mono- and diglycerides, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, soy lecithin, sucrose, triacetin, tribasic calcium phosphate

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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