ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL , GUAIFENESIN, ,

Brand names: Multi-Symptom Cold Relief, CETAFEN COUGH and COLD

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.

Overdose

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do notice any signs or symptoms. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 1-800-222-1222

Uses

Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold headache nasal congestion cough minor aches and pains sore throat sinus congestion and pressure helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make cough more productive Temporarily reduces fever.

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET, FILM COATED

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/1 GUAIFENESIN 100 mg/1 ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg/1 PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/1

Directions Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over take 2 caplets every 6 to 8 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredients (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Guaifenesin 100 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C yellow # 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone,silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

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