FDA Label for Theraflu Flu Relief Max Strength Daytime

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Theraflu Flu Relief Max Strength Daytime Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Haleon Us Holdings Llc. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredients (In Each Packet)



Acetaminophen 1000 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg


Purposes



Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Cough suppressant


Uses



  • •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a common cold or flu:
    • •headache
    • •minor aches and pains
    • •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    • •minor sore throat pain
    • •temporarily reduces fever

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.


Do Not Use



  • •in a child under 12 years of age
  • •if you are 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.
  • •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.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • •liver disease
  • •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



  • •taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • •pain or cough 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 headache that lasts
  • These could be signs of a serious condition.


If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,



ask a health professional before use.


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 for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.


Directions



  • do not use more than directed
  • •take every 6 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 3 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
  • Age

    Dose

    adults and children 12 years of age and over

    one packet

    children under 12 years of age

    do not use

    • •dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
    • •if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz of cool water; stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.

Other Information



  • each packet contains: potassium 10 mg, sodium 20 mg
  • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 19.6 mg per packet
  • •store at a controlled room temperature at 20 – 25°C (68 – 77°F)

Inactive Ingredients



acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavors, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, soy lecithin, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate


Questions Or Comments?



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Additional Information



READ ALL WARNINGS AND DIRECTIONS ON CARTON BEFORE USE. KEEP CARTON FOR REFERENCE. DO NOT DISCARD.

HOT LIQUID THERAPY that relieves:

Fever

Body Ache

Headache

Sore Throat Pain

Cough

*Maximum Strength per 6 hour dose

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Principal Display Panel



MULTI-SYMPTOM FLU RELIEF

THERAFLU

FLU RELIEF MAX STRENGTH*

Acetaminophen

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Dextromethorphan HBr

Cough Suppressant

DAYTIME FORMULA

Hot liquid therapy that relieves:

/ Fever

/ Body ache

/ Headache

/ Sore throat pain

/ Cough

Honey Lemon Flavor

6 PACKETS


* Please review the disclaimer below.