ASPIRIN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE
Brand names: Effervescent Cold Relief, Dollar General Effervescent Cold Relief
Warnings
Warnings Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: ■ hives ■ facial swelling ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ shock Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you ■ are age 60 or older ■ have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ■ take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ■ take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product ■ take more or for a longer time than directed 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
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Uses
Uses ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold ■ sneezing ■ nasal congestion ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ minor aches and pains ■ runny nose ■ sinus congestion and pressure ■ temporarily reduces fever
Dosage forms & strengths
Directions ■ do not use more than directed (see overdose warning) ■ adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets completely dissolved in 4 ounces of water every 4-6 hours ■ do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours ■ children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Ingredients
Active ingredients Active ingredients (in each effervescent tablet) . . . . . . . . . . .Purpose Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pain reliever/fever reducer Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg . . . . . . . . . . . . Antihistamine Phenylephrine Bitartrate 7.8 mg . . . . . . . . . . .Nasal decongestant *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, aspartame, citric acid, docusate sodium, flavors, mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate