acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine

FDA Drug Profile

Drug Details

Generic Name
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine
Brand Names
N/A
Application Number
Sponsor
L Perrigo Company
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION
Routes
N/A
Active Ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Indications and Usage

Uses temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure minor aches and pains headache fever sore throat reduces swelling of nasal passages cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose promotes nasal and or sinus drainage helps loosen phlegn (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make cough more productive

Warnings

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take adult take more than 4 doses (30 mL each) of acetaminophen in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) 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 blistere 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 is 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema a sodium restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not take more than directed. Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults) 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. Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious liver damage.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults and for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms