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DayQuil Severe VapoCool Cold and Flu

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

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Basic Information
Manufacturer
J.C. World Bell Wholesale Co., Inc.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
f29e9089-f524-4a31-a786-51fe76acc31a
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/Fever reducer Cough suppressant
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • sore throat • headache • minor aches & pains • fever
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 8 caplets in 24 hrs, 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 • 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.

Stop use and ask a doctor if • pain 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.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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