THERAFLU
Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient
- Purpose
- THERAFLU Uses
- Warnings
- Do not use
- Ask 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
- THERAFLU Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or Comments?
- Additional Information Listed On Other Panels
- Principal Display
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Acetaminophen, 500 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, 20 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride, 10 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever / fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
THERAFLU Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
• minor aches and pains • minor sore throat pain
• 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
- 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
- in a child under 4 years of age
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, as a doctor or a 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 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- symptoms do not get better or worsen
- 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 care 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
- do not use more than directed
- take every 4 hours; do not take more than 6 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 |
- 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.
THERAFLU Other information
- each packet contains: potassium 10 mg, sodium 19 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 20 mg per packet
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from excessive heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame K, aspartame, citric acid, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
Questions or Comments?
call 1-800-452-0051
Additional Information Listed On Other Panels
Theraflu®
Multi-Symptom
Severe Cold
ACETAMINOPHEN – PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr – COUGH SUPPRESSANT
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – NASAL DECONGESTANT
- Nasal Congestion
- Cough
- Body Ache
- Sore Throat Pain
- Fever
- Headache
READ ALL WARNINGS AND DIRECTIONS ON CARTON BEFORE USE.
KEEP CARTON FOR REFERENCE. DO NOT DISCARD.
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TAMPER EVIDENT INNER UNIT
DO NOT USE IF SEALED THERAFLU® PACKET IS TORN OR BROKEN.
Distributed by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622 ©20XX
Principal Display
THERAFLUACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
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