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QUALITY CHOICE Maximum Strength Nighttime Cold and Flu

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
40413cdb-68ac-70e1-e063-6394a90a9217
Purpose
​Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine Nasal decongestant
Indications & Usage
​Uses • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • sinus congestion & pressure • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • cough to help you sleep • minor aches & pains • headache • fever • sore throat • runny nose & sneezing • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
Warnings
​Warnings ​Liver warning: ​This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 8 softgels in 24 hours, 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 • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • glaucoma • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland ​Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking sedatives or tranquilizers • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin ​When using this product • do not use more than directed ​ • excitability may occur, especially in children • marked drowsiness may occur • avoid alcoholic drinks • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ​Stop use and ask a doctor if ​• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • pain, nasal congestion, 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.

Overdose warning: ​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.