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severe cold and cough daytime — RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
This page contains 16 source sections for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, oral route. Label set 3ce8508e-7d9d-4413-858a-8f952e760c01, version 8.
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Uses described in the label
Uses ▪ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: ▪ minor aches and pains ▪ minor sore throat pain ▪ headache ▪ nasal and sinus congestion ▪ cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation ▪ temporarily reduces fever
Directions • do not use more than directed • take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Age Dose adults and children 12 years of age and over one packet children under 12 years of age do not use ▪ dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. ▪ if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
Table text from source:
| Age | Dose
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | one packet
| children under 12 years of age | do not use
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 ▪ in a child under 12 years of age ▪ if you are allergic to acetaminophen ▪ 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 ▪ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ▪ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) ▪ cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema 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 ▪ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs ▪ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ▪ redness or swelling is present ▪ new symptoms occur ▪ pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 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 (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each packet) Acetaminophen 650 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Do not use
Do not use ▪ in a child under 12 years of age ▪ if you are allergic to acetaminophen ▪ 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ liver disease ▪ heart disease ▪ high blood pressure ▪ thyroid disease ▪ diabetes ▪ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ▪ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) ▪ cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ▪ taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
While using this medicine
When using this product ▪ do not exceed recommended dosage
When to stop use and seek help
Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs ▪ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ▪ redness or swelling is present ▪ new symptoms occur ▪ pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days ▪ cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Storage and handling
Other information • each packet contains: potassium 6 mg • store at room temperature. Protect product from heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients citric acid, FD& C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, maltodextrin, potassium chloride, silica, sucralose, sucrose.
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748
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Table text from source:
| TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE INNER SEALED PACKET IF TORN
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