Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Coricidin Hbp Day And Night
- Brand Names
- Coricidin Hbp Day And Night
- Dosage Form
- KIT
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Guaifenesin, Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate Used For?
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains headache cough runny nose sneezing temporarily reduces fever
Dosage and Administration
Directions do not exceed recommended dose do not take the Day and Night products at the same time; wait 4 hours after the last Night dose before starting Day product adults and children 12 years and over: 1 or 2 softgels every 4 hours, not more than 6 softgels in 12 hours children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Directions do not use more than directed (see overdose warning ) do not take the Day and Night products at the same time; wait 4 hours after the last Day dose before starting Night product adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets at bedtime and every 6 hours if needed, while symptoms persist, not more than 4 tablets in a 12 hour period children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings Do not use 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 cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, reoccurs, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. 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. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury. Warnings Liver Warning This product contains acetaminophen. Sever liver damage may occur if you take more than 4 tablets in 12 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). 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 a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back or occurs with a 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. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury. Overdose Warning Taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not...
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