FDA Label for Wal Flu Severe

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Wal Flu Severe Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Walgreen Company. 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) - Daytime



Acetaminophen 500 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg


Purpose



Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant


Uses



  • •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
  • •minor aches and pains
  • •minor sore throat pain
  • •headache
  • •nasal and sinus congestion
  • •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • •temporarily reduces fever
    • •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
    • •minor aches and pains
    • •minor sore throat pain
    • •headache
    • •nasal and sinus congestion
    • •runny nose
    • •sneezing
    • •itchy nose or throat
    • •itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
    • •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    • •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.

      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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
  • •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.
    • •in a child under 12 years of age
    • •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
    • •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    • •with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
    • •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
  • •heart disease
  • •high blood pressure
  • •thyroid disease
  • •diabetes
  • •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • •a sodium-restricted diet
    • •liver disease
    • •heart disease
    • •high blood pressure
    • •thyroid disease
    • •diabetes
    • •glaucoma
    • •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • •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

  • •taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • •taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When Using This Product



do not exceed recommended dosage

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • •avoid alcoholic drinks
  • •marked drowsiness may occur
  • •alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • •be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • •excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • •nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
  • •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • •redness or swelling is present
  • •new symptoms occur
  • •pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • •cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
    • •nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
    • •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • •redness or swelling is present
    • •new symptoms occur
    • •pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • •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.

ask a health professional before use.


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.



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

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). 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 (see overdose warning)
  • •take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 6 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.
      • do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
      • •take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 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 and sodium 25 mg
  • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 22 mg per packet
  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.
    • each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg
    • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet
    • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.

Inactive Ingredients



acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate


Questions Or Comments?



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1-800-719-9260


Active Ingredients (In Each Packet) - Nighttime



Acetaminophen 650 mg

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg


Purposes



Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine/cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant


Package/Label Principal Display Panel



DAY & NIGHT PACK

MULTI-SYMPTOM

Wal-Flu®

Severe

COLD

ACETAMINOPHEN / PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr / COUGH SUPPRESSANT

PHENYLEPHRINE HCl / NASAL DECONGESTANT

Relieves nasal congestion, sore throat pain, cough, headache, body ache & fever

GREEN TEA & HONEY LEMON FLAVORS

6 PACKETS

Compare to Theraflu® Multi-Symptom Severe Cold & Theraflu® Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough active ingredients

NIGHTTIME

Wal-Flu®

Severe

COLD & COUGH

ACETAMINOPHEN / PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl/ ANTIHISTAMINE / COUGH SUPPRESSANT

PHENYLEPHRINE HCl / NASAL DECONGESTANT

Relieves nasal congestion, cough, body ache, sore throat pain, runny nose, sneezing, headache & fever

HONEY LEMON INFUSED WITH WHITE TEA FLAVORS

6 PACKETS

TOTAL 12 PACKETS


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