PhysiciansCare Cold and Cough

Acme United Corporation

PhysiciansCare Cold and Cough Non-Drowsy

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 15 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg

Purpose

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

Temporarily relieves these cold symptoms

• cough
• sore throat
• minor aches and pains
• headache
• nasal congestion
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive

Warnings

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

• more than 8 tablets 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

•  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 any of the above active ingredients
• 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.

• 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)
• chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

• taking sedatives or tranquilizers
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

• do not use more than directed
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• be careful driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

• new symptoms occur
• redness or swelling is present
• pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts for more than 7 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
• cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts.  These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of the reach of children.  In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.  Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

Adults and children: (12 years and older)

Take 2 tablets with water every 6-8 hours as needed.  Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12

Do not give to children under 12 years of age

Other information

• store at room temperature 59-86 F (15-30 C)
• avoid excessive heat and humidity
• tamper evident sealed packets
• do not use any opened or torn packets
  

croscarmellose sodium*, hypromellose*, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol*, povidone*, sodium starch glycolate*, starch, stearic acid.

*may contain

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