DG Health DayTime SEVERE Cold and Flu Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine hydrochloride ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN GUAIFENESIN GUAIFENESIN PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE FD&C BLUE NO. 1 FD&C RED NO. 40 GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 POVIDONE K30 PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER SORBITOL SORBITAN oblong 811
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Packaging DG Health-285
- Packaging DG Health-285
Overview
Uses • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • sinus congestion & pressure • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • minor aches & pains • headache • fever • sore throat • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • sinus congestion & pressure • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • minor aches & pains • headache • fever • sore throat • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
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 4 hours 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 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product • 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. 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have • liver disease • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • glaucoma • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland • a sodium-restricted diet • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin; taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product, do not use more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless • pain, nasal congestion, 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 • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
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.
Storage & Handling
Other information • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) • protect from light, heat and moisture
Questions
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