Cold and Flu Severe

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, TRIPROLIDINE HCL

Over-the-Counter DrugORAL

Drug Information

Brand Name
Cold and Flu Severe
Generic Name
ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, TRIPROLIDINE HCL
Manufacturer
Walgreen Company
Product Type
Over-the-Counter Drug
Route
ORAL
Application Number
0a48f650-ad2a-4105-9ff4-2bc4d94b46d3

Active Ingredients

Indications & Usage

Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: nasal congestion sore throat minor aches and pains cough sinus congestion and pressure sneezing itching of the nose or throat runny nose itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever headache temporarily reduces fever controls cough to help you get to sleep

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 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 mo...

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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 Parkinsonโ€™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 diabetes cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) heart disease liver disease difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland high blood pressure persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis thyroid disease 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 exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness avoid alcoholic beverages use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days new symptoms occur fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Adverse Reactions

No specific warnings reported by FDA for this product.

Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any decisions about your medications. Data sourced from openFDA.

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