FDA Label for Medique At Home Decorel Forte
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTHER
- OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - PURPOSE
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
- WARNINGS
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - WHEN USING
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - QUESTIONS
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Medique At Home Decorel Forte Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Unifirst First Aid Corporation. 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.
Other
Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
Indications & Usage
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
- headache
- nasal congestion
- cough
- minor aches and pains
- sore throat
- sinus congestion and pressure
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make cough more productive
Temporarily reduces fever.
Warnings
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
- blisters
- rash
- skin reddening
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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.
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- 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 are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Otc - When Using
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
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 accidental 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.
Dosage & Administration
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- take 2 caplets every 4 hours
- not to take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
Adults and children: (12 years and over):
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Safety Information
Other information
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- TAMPER EVIDENT child resistant packets
- do not use any opened or torn packets
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Otc - Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7680
Package Label.Principal Display Panel
Medique® @ Home
Decorel Forte
Acetaminophen 325 mg •
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg •
Cough Suppressant
Guaifenesin 100 mg •
Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg •
Nasal Decongestant
Pull to Open
Child-Resistant Packets
*not actual size
50 Packets
(2 Caplets Per Packet)
* Please review the disclaimer below.