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Cold and Flu

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

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Basic Information
Manufacturer
Meijer Distribution, Inc.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
c1f9ec75-7eb2-405c-8cdc-097cbf2cf87d
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: nasal congestion sore throat cough headache minor aches and pains sinus congestion and pressure temporarily reduces fever helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours 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: blisters rash skin reddening 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.

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease diabetes thyroid disease cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema heart disease high blood pressure Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.

Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days 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.

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