Drug class
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]
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms: minor aches and pains sore throat cough sneezing and runny nose headache temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes: more than 5 doses (10 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs contaning acetaminophen 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 to make a child sleepy in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product. Ask a doctor before use if the child has liver disease glaucoma a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not exceed recommended dose ( see overdose warning ) excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adult as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Dosage & administration
Directions this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use. mL = milliliter shake well before using do not give more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age Weight (lb) Age (yr) Dose (mL) 48-95 6-11 10 mL 36-47 4-5 do not use unless directed by a doctor under 36 under 4 do not use
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Acetaminophen 160 mg Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red #33, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, xanthan gum