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Cold and Flu Relief

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Basic Information
Manufacturer
Walgreens
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
f796ce1f-3077-4a0d-a41a-249c345ddb5f
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms: minor aches and pains headache sore throat nasal congestion fever cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take adult take more than 4 doses (30 mL each) of acetaminophen in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hours taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.

Symptoms may include: skin reddening blistere 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 is 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 a sodium-restricted diet trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.

Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults) 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: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious liver damage.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Quick medical attention is critical for adults and for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms