Daytime Severe - Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin And Nighttime Severe-Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Doxylamine Succinate
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Daytime Severe And Nighttime Severe Cold And Flu
- Brand Names
- Daytime Severe And Nighttime Severe Cold And Flu
- Dosage Form
- KIT
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Daytime Severe - Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin And Nighttime Severe-Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Doxylamine Succinate Used For?
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure minor aches and pains headache fever sore throat runny nose and sneezing cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation cough to help you sleep reduces swelling of nasal passages promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor aches and pains headache fever sore throat reduces swelling of nasal passages temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Dosage and Administration
Directions take only as directed - see Overdose warning only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use Directions take only as directed - see Overdose warning only use the dose cup provided do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs children 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 6 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Warnings and Precautions
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 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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema a sodium-restricted diet 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 use more than directed excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen adult has 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 Parkinson’s...
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