equaline flu and severe cold and cough Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, phenylephrine hydrochloride ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE DIPHENHYDRAMINE PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE ACESULFAME POTASSIUM ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID ASPARTAME SILICON DIOXIDE D&C YELLOW NO. 10 FD&C BLUE NO. 1 FD&C RED NO. 40 MALTODEXTRIN SODIUM CITRATE SUCROSE TRIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE Light to dark
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel compare to Theraflu® Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough active ingredients flu & severe cold & cough nighttime acetaminophen (pain reliever/fever reducer) diphenhydramine HCl (antihistamine/cough suppressant) phenylephrine HCl (nasal decongestant) relieves: nasal congestion cough runny nose sneezing body ache sore throat pain headache/fever SEE NEW WARNINGS honey lemon infused with white tea flavors 6 packets Equaline Flu & Severe Cold & Cough image 1 Equaline Flu & Severe Cold & Cough image 2
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel compare to Theraflu® Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough active ingredients flu & severe cold & cough nighttime acetaminophen (pain reliever/fever reducer) diphenhydramine HCl (antihistamine/cough suppressant) phenylephrine HCl (nasal decongestant) relieves: nasal congestion cough runny nose sneezing body ache sore throat pain headache/fever SEE NEW WARNINGS honey lemon infused with white tea flavors 6 packets Equaline Flu & Severe Cold & Cough image 1 Equaline Flu & Severe Cold & Cough image 2
Overview
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: • minor aches and pains • minor sore throat pain • headache • nasal and sinus congestion • runny nose • sneezing • itchy nose or throat • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • temporarily reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: • minor aches and pains • minor sore throat pain • headache • nasal and sinus congestion • runny nose • sneezing • itchy nose or throat • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • temporarily reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not use more than directed (see overdose warning) • take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 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.
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 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
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine/cough suppressant Nasal decongestant
Do Not Use
Do not use • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin • 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 exceed recommended dosage • avoid alcoholic drinks • marked drowsiness may occur • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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 • 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.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Storage & Handling
Other information • each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Questions
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