Acetaminophen, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine

Brand names: Severe Sinus Congestion and Pain

Warnings

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 caplets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. 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.

Overdose

Overdose warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Uses

Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other respiratory allergies, and the common cold: • sinus congestion and pressure • headache • nasal congestion • minor aches and pains • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive • temporarily reduces fever

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET, COATED
ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg/1 GUAIFENESIN 200 mg/1 PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/1

Directions do not take more than directed (see OVERDOSE WARNING) adults and children 12 years and over • take 2 caplets every 4 hours • swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredients (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 325 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients com starch, crospovidone, flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide

All identified pills

Official source

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