Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL ValuRx Compare to the Active Ingredients in Vicks® NyQuil® Cold & Flu LiquiCaps Nighttime Cold & Flu Multi-Symptom Relief Acetaminophen Dextromethorphan HBr Doxylamine succinate • Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, • Minor Aches & Pain • Sneezing, Runny Nose • Cough Carton Nighttime
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL ValuRx Compare to the Active Ingredients in Vicks® NyQuil® Cold & Flu LiquiCaps Nighttime Cold & Flu Multi-Symptom Relief Acetaminophen Dextromethorphan HBr Doxylamine succinate • Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, • Minor Aches & Pain • Sneezing, Runny Nose • Cough Carton Nighttime
Overview
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • sore throat • headache• minor aches & pains• fever• runny nose & sneezing
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • sore throat • headache• minor aches & pains• fever• runny nose & sneezing
Dosage & Administration
Directions • take only as directed • do not exceed 8 softgels per 24 hrs • adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 Softgels with water every 6 hrs • children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor • children under 4 yrs do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 8 Softgels in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • Rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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.
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine
Do Not Use
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.
When Using
When using this product • do not use more than directed n excitability may occur, especially in children • marked drowsiness may occur • avoid alcoholic drinks • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • alcohol, sedatives, & tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • pain or cough 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 • 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
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults & for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-373-6981 (toll-free)
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