Topcare Cold
Topco Associates LLC. Children’s Pain Relief Plus Multi-Symptom Cold Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoon)
- Purpose
- Topcare Cold Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Topcare Cold Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoon)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Topcare Cold Uses
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• temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms: -
• minor aches and pains -
• headache -
• sore throat -
• cough -
• stuffy nose -
• sneezing and runny nose -
• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
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• more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount -
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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
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• in a child who is 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 child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving 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. -
• to make a child sleepy -
• if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
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• liver disease -
• heart disease -
• high blood pressure -
• thyroid disease -
• diabetes -
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma -
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) -
• a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis -
• glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is
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• taking sedatives or tranquilizers -
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
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• do not exceed recommended dosage -
• excitability may occur, especially in children -
• may cause marked drowsiness -
• sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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• nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur -
• pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days -
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days -
• redness or swelling is present -
• new symptoms occur -
• cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
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 even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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• this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use -
• do not give more than directed (see Liver warning) -
• shake well before using -
• find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. -
• use only with enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device. -
• if needed, repeat dose every 4-6 hours while symptoms last -
• do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours -
• do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
Weight (lb) |
Age (yr) |
Dose (tsp or mL) |
under 36 lbs |
under 4 years |
do not use |
36-47 lbs |
4-5 years |
do not use unless directed by a doctor |
48-95 lbs |
6-11 years |
2 tsp or 10 mL |
Attention: Use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Topcare Cold Other information
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• each teaspoon contains: sodium 3 mg -
• store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) -
• do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, D&C red #33, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, tribasic sodium phosphate, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
1-888-423-0139
Principal Display Panel
ORAL SUSPENSION
Children’s Pain Relief Plus Multi-Symptom Cold
FEVER REDUCER
PAIN RELIEVER
ANTIHISTAMINE
COUGH SUPPRESSANT
NASAL DECONGESTANT
Contains 4 Ingredients:
Fever & Sore Throat
Acetaminophen
Sneezing & Runny Nose
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Cough
Dextromethorphan HBr
Stuffy Nose
Phenylephrine HCl
GRAPE FLAVOR
COMPARE TO CHILDREN’S TYLENOL® PLUS MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD active ingredients
Topcare ColdAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl SUSPENSION
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