Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hci, Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hci
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Daytime Mucus Relief Severe Congestion And Cough And Nighttime Cold And Flu Maximum Strength
- Brand Names
- Daytime Mucus Relief Severe Congestion And Cough And Nighttime Cold And Flu Maximum Strength
- Dosage Form
- KIT
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hci, Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hci Used For?
Uses Nighttime temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms cough nasal congestion minor aches and pains sore throat headache runny nose sneezing temporarily reduces fever controls cough to help you get to sleep Daytime helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageway of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants the intensity of coughing the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep nasal congestion due to a cold
Dosage and Administration
Directions Nighttime do not take more than directed (see overdose warning ) do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device keep dosing cup with product mL = mililiter dose as follows or as directed by a doctor adults and children 12 years and older: 20 mL every 4 hours while symptoms last children under 12 years of age: do not use Daytime do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hours period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product mL = mililiter shake well before using adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings NIGHTTIME Liver warnin g: This product contain 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 Nighttime with any drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription) . If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. with any other drug containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin 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 for children under 12 years of age Daytime if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)(certain drugs for depression,psychiatic 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. for children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have Nighttime liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Daytime heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphtsema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Nighttime taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedative or tranquilizers When using these products Nighttime do not use more than directed excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness avoid alcoholic drinks be careful when driving a motor vehicile or operating machinery Daytime do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if Nighttime nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse, or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse, or last more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back or occurs with...
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