FDA Label for Tylenol Cold Plus Flu Severe And Tylenol Cold Max

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Tylenol Cold Plus Flu Severe And Tylenol Cold Max Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.. 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.

Tylenol Cold + Flu Severe



Drug Facts


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)Purpose
Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)Purpose
Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mgAntihistamine
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant

Uses



  • temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • sore throat
    • nasal congestion
    • cough
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
    • temporarily reduces fever
      • temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms:
        • minor aches and pains
        • headache
        • sore throat
        • nasal congestion
        • runny nose and sneezing
        • cough
        • sinus congestion and pressure
        • helps clear nasal passages
        • relieves cough to help you sleep
        • temporarily reduces fever

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
  • 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

Other



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.

    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.

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



  • 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.
  • 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.
    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

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
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • glaucoma
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

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 dose


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • pain, nasal congestion 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.

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • pain, nasal congestion 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.


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.

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) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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


Directions



  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • mL = milliliter
  • use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
  • adults and children 12 years and over
    • take 30 mL in the dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 150 mL in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
    children under 12 yearsask a doctor
    • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
    • mL = milliliter
    • use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
    • adults and children 12 years and over
      • take 30 mL in the dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last
      • do not take more than 150 mL in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
      children under 12 yearsask a doctor

Other Information



  • each 15 mL contains: sodium 5 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
  • do not use if neck wrap imprinted with "COLD + FLU SEVERE" or foil inner seal imprinted with "SAFETY SEAL®" is broken or missing
    • each 15 mL contains: sodium 5 mg
    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
    • do not use if neck wrap imprinted with "COLD MAX NIGHT" or foil inner seal imprinted with "SAFETY SEAL®" is broken or missing

Inactive Ingredients



anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavors, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose

alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose


Questions Or Comments?



call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)


Tylenol Cold Max



Drug Facts


Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



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

When Using This Product



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

Principal Display Panel



NDC 50580-241-01

DAYTIME

TYLENOL®

FOR ADULTS

COLD + FLU SEVERE

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl, Guaifenesin
Pain Reliever–Fever Reducer, Cough Suppressant, Nasal Decongestant, Expectorant

  • HEAD + BODY ACHES
  • FEVER + SORE THROAT
  • COUGH
  • NASAL CONGESTION
  • MUCUS + CHEST CONGESTION
  • Warming
    HONEY
    LEMON

    8 fl oz (240 mL)

    NIGHTTIME

    TYLENOL®

    FOR ADULTS

    COLD MAX

    Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine Succinate, Phenylephrine HCl
    Pain Reliever–Fever Reducer, Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine, Nasal Decongestant

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