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Acetaminophen Chlorpheniramine Maleate Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Phenylepherine 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: • muscular aches and pains • headache • temporarily reduces fever • runny nose • sneezing • itching of the nose or throat • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies • pressure • nasal congestion • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants

Warnings

Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • 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.

Dosage & administration

Directions • Do not use more than directed (see overdose warning) •do not take this product form more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor • Adults and children 12 years of age and over • take 2 capsule every 4 hours. • Do not take more than 12 capsules in 24 hours Children under 12 years of age • Do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdoes) may cause liver damage. Do not exceed recommended dosage

Active ingredient

Active ingredients (in each capsule) Acetaminophen 250 mg Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients D&C red no. 33, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 600, polyethylene glycol 1000, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water

Dosage forms & strengths

CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
ACETAMINOPHEN 250 mg/1 PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/1 CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 2 mg/1 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/1

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

Cough and Cold XL3 Xtra