Uses
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temporarily relieves:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- minor sore throat pain
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
- nasal and sinus congestion
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
- temporarily reduces fever
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL, 1 teaspoonful)
Active ingredients |
Amount |
Purposes |
Acetaminophen Chlorpheniramine maleate Dextromethorphan HBr Phenylephrine HCl |
160 mg 1 mg 5 mg 2.5 mg |
Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant |
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, should not be taken with other medicines that also contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is contained in many medicines to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, and sleep medicines. Do not take more than recommended dose, as this may be harmful, including serious harm to your liver. If you have liver or kidney disease, talk to your doctor before taking acetaminophen.
Other information
- each teaspoonful contains: sodium 3 mg
- contains no aspirin
- store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from light.
- close cap tightly
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, D&C red no. 33, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, tribasic sodium phosphate, xanthan gum
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Warnings
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.
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
- more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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 4 years of age
- if your child is 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.
- in a child who is 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 child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
- for the purpose of making your child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- chronic cough that lasts, such as occurs with asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood-thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- marked drowsiness may occur
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
- pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 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.
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 even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.