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DRUG FACTS
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
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Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each capsule)
Acetaminophen 162.5 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
Purpose
Purposes
Acetaminophen Pain reliever-fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride Nasal decongestant
Uses
Uses
■temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold, the flu, or hay fever:
■minor aches and pains ■headache ■sore throat ■nasal congestion
■runny nose ■sinus congestion and pressure
■cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
■sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, and itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
■temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
■more than 12 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
■with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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). If you do not
know whether a prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
■for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■liver disease ■heart disease ■high blood pressure ■diabetes
■thyroid disease ■glaucoma ■a high fever
■difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
■a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
■a persistent cough
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
■taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
■do not exceed recommended dosage
■may cause excitability especially in children
■do not drive or operate machinery
■avoid alcoholic beverages
■may cause marked drowsiness; alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the
drowsiness effect
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
■sore throat persists for more than 2 days
■nasal congestion is accompanied by fever
■nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
■any of the following occurs (these could be signs of a serious condition):
■fever gets worse or or lasts more than 3 days ■a severe sore throat
■sore throat is accompanied or followed by high fever, headache, nausea or vomiting
■redness or swelling is present ■new symptoms occur
■cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache
Do not give to children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
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. 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 of age and older: 2 capsules every 4 hours, while symptoms
persist, not to exceed 6 doses (12 capsules) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
■children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
■keep container tightly closed ■protect from light ■store between 15° to 30°C (59° to
86° F)
■each capsule contains calcium 10 mg
Inactive ingredients
dibasic calcium phosphate, FD and C Blue No. 2 Alminum lake, FD and C Yellow No. 6, FD and C
Yellow No. 6 Aluminum lake, gelatin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose,
polysorbate 80, starch, talc, titanium dioxide, and wild cherry extract.
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