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Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine malaeate, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Drug class

Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists [MoA]; Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists [MoA]; Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]; Sigma-1 Agonist [EPC]; Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists [MoA]; Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist [EPC]; Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists [MoA]; alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]

Uses

Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · nasal and sinus congestion · sinus pressure · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · 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 Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include: · skin reddening · blisters · rash · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock If a skin or general allergic 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 to sedate children.

Dosage & administration

Directions · do not take more than the recommended dose · adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. · children under 12 years: do not use

Active ingredient

Active ingredients (in each capsule) Acetaminophen 325 mg Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Dosage forms & strengths

CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 2 mg/1 PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/1 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/1 ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg/1

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cold and Cough Power Max Gels