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Allergy and Sinus Headache

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL AND PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

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Basic Information
Manufacturer
ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
91268cd0-c151-4744-a715-a57af3f3a314
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever Antihistamine Nasal decongestant
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever and the common cold: runny nose sneezing headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion temporarily relieves these additional symptoms of hay fever: itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes
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: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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.

with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin 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 glaucoma thyroid disease heart disease diabetes high blood pressure difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the 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 taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness avoid alcoholic beverages use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain or nasal congestion 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

I n 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.