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Cold Medicine

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Selder, S.A. de C.V.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
d2762d9c-e7e7-42b2-a26a-14b2aa0307cb
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine Nasal decongestant
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves: ■ minor aches and pains ■ headaches ■ nasal congestion ■ sinus congestion & pressure ■ runny nose ■ sneezing
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take: ■ more than 12 tablets 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.

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.

Do not use ■ if you are allergic to acetaminophen ■ more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor ■ 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 ■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ liver disease ■ heart disease ■ glaucoma ■ high blood pressure ■ thyroid disease ■ diabetes ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you ■ are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin ■ are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ■ do not use more than directed ■ excitability may occur, especially in children ■ may cause drowsiness n alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ avoid alcoholic drinks n be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ redness or swelling is present ■ new symptoms occur ■ you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless n pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts for more than 7 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days If pregnant or breast-feeding, If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.