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Nighttime Cold and Flu

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE

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Basic Information
Manufacturer
Rite Aid Corporation
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
25bf4390-23f7-4bb6-b86e-c40eaf8d92da
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms: minor aches and pains headache sore throat fever runny nose and sneezing cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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.

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 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.

with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription).

If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with such 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 the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product 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 pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days new symptoms occur fever gets worse or lasts more than 7 days redness or swelling is present 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 (overdose) may cause 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 as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.