Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu : • minor aches and pains • headache • cough • sore throat • nasal and sinus congestion • temporarily reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu : • minor aches and pains • headache • cough • sore throat • nasal and sinus congestion • temporarily reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not take more than the recommended dose • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. • children under 12 years: do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash • hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock If a skin or general allergic 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
Purposes 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. • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients • in children under 12 years of age
When Using
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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 • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
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 right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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