FDA Label for Basic Care Nighttime Severe Cold And Flu

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Basic Care Nighttime Severe Cold And Flu Product Label

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Active Ingredients (In Each Caplet)



Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg


Purpose



Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant


Uses



  • •temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
  • •nasal congestion
  • •sinus congestion and pressure
  • •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • •cough to help you sleep
  • •minor aches and pains
  • •headache
  • •fever
  • •sore throat
  • •runny nose and 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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • •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.
  • •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
  • •glaucoma
  • •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • •persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

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.


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.


Directions



  • •take only as directed – see overdose warning
  • •do not exceed 8 caplets per 24 hrs
  • adults & children 12 yrs & over

    2 caplets with water every 4 hrs

    children 4 to under 12 yrs

    ask a doctor

    children under 4 yrs

    do not use


Inactive Ingredients



crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide


Questions Or Comments?



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Package/Label Principal Display Panel



Nighttime Relief

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active ingredients

Nighttime Severe Cold & Flu

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCI, Doxylamine Succinate, Dextromethorphan HBr

actual size

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine, Cough Suppressant

Max Strength

Vapor Ice

24 CAPLETS


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