FDA Label for Maximum Strength Nighttime Cold/flu Relief
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Maximum Strength Nighttime Cold/flu Relief Product Label
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Active Ingredient (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 warningThis product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4 doses in 24 hrs, 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
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
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.
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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.
- to make a child sleep
Directions
- take only as directed - see Overdose Warning
- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
- when using other Nighttime or Daytime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing
adults & children 12 yrs and over | 2 softgels with water every 4 hrs |
children 4 to under 12 yrs | ask a doctor |
children under 4 yrs | do not use |
Other Information
- store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat
Inactive Ingredients
D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, and white edible ink
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Maximum Strength
Nighttime Cold/Flu Relief
NDC 69842-071-04
24 Softgels
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