Contac Cold + Flu Maximum Strength – Day – 24 Caplets
DRUG FACTS:
Active Ingredients | Purpose |
Acetaminophen 500 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Inactive Ingredients:
Corn Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Povidone, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Talc.
DIRECTIONS:
- Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning).
- Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours as needed.
- Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours.
- Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
Other information
store at 20°-25°c (68°-77°f)
USES:
Temporarily Relieves Common Cold/flu Symptoms:
- Nasal Congestion
- Stuffy Nose
- Sore Throat
- Headache
- Minor Aches And Pains
- Sinus Congestion And Pressure
- Fever
WARNINGS:
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take.
- More than 4000 mg of acetaminophen 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.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, ask 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Liver disease
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Thyroid disease
- Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland.
- Diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days.
- Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days.
- Redness or swelling is present.
- You get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless.
- New symptoms occur.
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.
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