FDA Label for Nighttime Severe Cold And Flu

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Nighttime Severe Cold And Flu Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Chain Drug Marketing Association, 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.

Drug Facts




Active Ingredients (In Each Softgel)



Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg


Purposes



Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant


Uses



• temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
   • nasal congestion     • sinus congestion & pressure
   • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
   • cough to help you sleep   • minor aches & pains
   • headache   • fever   • sore throat
• runny nose & sneezing
• reduces swelling of nasal passages
• temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
• promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage


Warnings



Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take   • more than 8 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product   • 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
• 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
• heart disease    • high blood pressure    • thyroid disease
• diabetes   • glaucoma
• trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product
do not use more than directed
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless   • 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.

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


Otc - 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. 


Directions



• take only as directed
• do not exceed 8 softgels per 24 hrs

 adults & children

 12 yrs & over

 2 softgels with water

 every 4 hours

 children 4 to under

 12 yrs

 ask a doctor
 children under 4 yrs do not use


Other Information



• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)   • protect from light, heat and moisture


Inactive Ingredients



D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide


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