OTC Medication Information: Acetaminophen Dextromethorphan HBr Doxylamine Succinate Phenylephrine HCl
ACETAMINOPHEN DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE PHENYLEPHRINE HCL- dextromethorphan hydrobromide, acetaminophen, doxylamine succinate and phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
CVS PHARMACY,INC
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Active ingredients
Severe Sinus Congestion & Cough Relief Day
(in each Softgel)
Acetaminophen | 325 mg |
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide | 10 mg |
Phenylephrine hydrochloride | 5 mg |
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to cold and flu:
- sneezing
- itching of the nose, throat or watery eyes due to hay fever
- cough
- nasal congestion
- sinus congestion and pressure
- sore throat
- head ache
- minor aches and pains
helps clear nasal passages and shrinks swollen membranes
temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
• more than 10 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 or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include:
• skin reddening
• blisters
• rash
• hives
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)
• shock
If a skin or allergic 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.
• if you ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
• in children 12 years of age.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• liver disease
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• cough with excess phlegm (mucus)
• difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
• persistent or chronic cough 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
• pain, cough, 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
• cough comes back or occurs with rash or head ache that lasts for 1 week, these could be the signs of serious condition
• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact 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.
Directions
Do not take more than the recommended dose
adults & children under 12 years and over
— take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours.
— do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years
— do not use
Other information
• store in a cool and dry place.
• protect from sunlight.
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Inactive ingredients
FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
call 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
Active ingredients
Severe Sinus Congestion & Cough Relief Night
(in each Softgel)
Acetaminophen | 325 mg |
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide | 10 mg |
Doxylamine succinate | 6.25 mg |
Phenylephrine hydrochloride | 5 mg |
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to cold and flu:
- sneezing
- itching of the nose, throat or watery eyes due to hay fever
- cough
- nasal congestion
- sinus congestion and pressure
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- runny nose
helps clear nasal passages and shrinks swollen membranes
temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
• more than 10 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 or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include:
• skin reddening
• blisters
• rash
• hives
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)
• shock
If a skin or allergic 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.
Warnings
Do not use to sedate children
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.
• if you ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
• in children 12 years of age.
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