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Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

Over-the-Counter

Brand names: COLTALIN

Dosage Form
Tablet
Route
ORAL

About This Medication

Cold relief tablet that addresses fever, aches, runny nose, sneezing, and nasal stuffiness in one product.

Active Ingredients

Ingredient Strength
Acetaminophen -
Chlorpheniramine Maleate -
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride -

Indications & Usage

Uses ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold, the flu, or hay fever: ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ runny nose ■ sinus congestion and pressure ■ nasal congestion due to a cold or hay fever ■ runny nose ■ sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, and itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever ■ temporarily reduces fever ■ promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

Dosage & Administration

Directions ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 tablets every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, not to exceed 6 doses (12 tablets) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ children 6 to under 12 years of age: take 1 tablet every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 doses (5 tablets) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ children under 6 years of age : consult a doctor

Warnings & Precautions

Frequently Asked Questions

Uses ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold, the flu, or hay fever: ■ minor aches and pains ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ runny nose ■ sinus congestion and pressure ■ nasal congestion due to a cold or hay fever ■ runny nose ■ sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, and itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever ■ temporarily reduces fever ■ promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

Directions ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 tablets every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, not to exceed 6 doses (12 tablets) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ children 6 to under 12 years of age: take 1 tablet every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 doses (5 tablets) in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ children under 6 years of age : consult a …

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if: ■ adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which the maximum daily amount for this product ■ child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours ■ taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product

Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.

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