FDA Label for Coricidin Hbp Day And Night

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Coricidin Hbp Day And Night Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Bayer Healthcare 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.

Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each softgel)Purpose
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mgCough Suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
Active ingredients (in each tablet)Purpose
Acetaminophen 500 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mgAntihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15 mgCough Suppressant

Uses



  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
    • temporarily relieves
      • minor aches and pains
      • headache
      • cough
      • runny nose
      • sneezing
      • temporarily reduces fever

Otc - Do Not Use



Do not use 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



  • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
    • liver disease
    • glaucoma
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
    • a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Otc - Stop Use



Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, reoccurs, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.


Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury.

Keep out of reach of children. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury.


Directions



  • do not exceed recommended dose
  • do not take the Day and Night products at the same time; wait 4 hours after the last Night dose before starting Day product
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 1 or 2 softgels every 4 hours, not more than 6 softgels in 12 hours
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
    • do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
    • do not take the Day and Night products at the same time; wait 4 hours after the last Day dose before starting Night product
    • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets at bedtime and every 6 hours if needed, while symptoms persist, not more than 4 tablets in a 12 hour period
    • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information



  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • protect from freezing
  • protect from excessive moisture
    • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
    • protect from excessive moisture
    • this product meets the requirements of USP Dissolution Test 2

Inactive Ingredients



FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, glycerin, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol

carnauba wax, FD&C red No. 40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide


Liver Warning



This product contains acetaminophen.

Sever liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 4 tablets in 12 hours
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do Not Use



  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). 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 a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



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

When Using This Product



  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

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 a rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Overdose Warning



Taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.


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