Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Over-the-CounterBrand names: EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL SEVERE COUGH PLUS SORE THROAT DAY/NIGHT
About This Medication
Cold tablet providing pain, fever, cough, and antihistamine relief for runny nose and sneezing symptoms.
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & 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 ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not exceed recommended dose 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 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 In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses ■ temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms: ■ minor aches and pains ■ headache ■ sore throat ■ cough ■ temporarily reduces fever
Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning ) adults and children 12 years and over ■ take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last ■ do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor ■ do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ask a doctor
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 …
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 247324 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate (FDA National Drug Code)
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