Theraflu Cold and Sore Throat Acetaminophen, Pheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine HCl ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN PHENIRAMINE MALEATE PHENIRAMINE PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE ACESULFAME POTASSIUM CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE D&C YELLOW NO. 10 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 MAGNESIUM STEARATE MALTODEXTRIN SILICON DIOXIDE SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM LECITHIN, SOYBEAN SUCROSE TRIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display NDC 0067-6716-06 Theraflu® Cold & Sore Throat ACETAMINOPHEN – PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER PHENIRAMINE MALEATE – ANTIHISTAMINE PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – NASAL DECONGESTANT • Sore Throat • Nasal Congestion • Runny Nose • Headache • Body Ache • Fever Natural Lemon Flavor 6 Packets Cold and Sore Throat 6ct carton
- Principal Display NDC 0067-6716-06 Theraflu® Cold & Sore Throat ACETAMINOPHEN – PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER PHENIRAMINE MALEATE – ANTIHISTAMINE PHENYLEPHRINE HCl – NASAL DECONGESTANT • Sore Throat • Nasal Congestion • Runny Nose • Headache • Body Ache • Fever Natural Lemon Flavor 6 Packets Cold and Sore Throat 6ct carton
Overview
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: • minor aches and pains • headache • minor sore throat pain • nasal congestion • temporarily reduces fever • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • sneezing • itchy nose and throat • itchy, watery eyes
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: • minor aches and pains • headache • minor sore throat pain • nasal congestion • temporarily reduces fever • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • sneezing • itchy nose and throat • itchy, watery eyes
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not use more than directed • take every 4 hours; do not take more than 6 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 6 packets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product 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 Antihistamine Nasal decongestant
Do Not Use
Do not use • in a child under 4 years of age • if you are allergic to acetaminophen • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, as a doctor or a 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 exceed recommended dosage • avoid alcoholic drinks • may cause drowsiness • 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 • pain 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
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. 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 : sodium 44 mg • store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F).
Questions
Questions or Comments? call 1-800-452-0051
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