Coricidin HBP
Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Coricidin HBP Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Coricidin HBP Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Purpose
| Active ingredients (in each tablet) |
Purpose |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/ fever reducer |
| Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine |
Coricidin HBP Uses
- temporarily relieves
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- sneezing
- runny nose
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver Warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Sever liver damage may occur if
- adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
- child takes more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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.
Ask a doctor before use if the user has
- liver disease
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- 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 gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children 6 to under 12 years) or 10 days (adults)
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
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 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 notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
| Adults and children 12 years and over | 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age | 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 5 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
Coricidin HBP Other information
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, FD&C red No. 40 aluminum lake, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
Call 1-800-317-2165
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MSD Consumer Care, Inc.
PO Box 377, Memphis, TN 38151 USA,
a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.,
Whitehouse Station, NJ USA.
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 Tablet Carton
NDC 11523-4325-1
Coricidin®
HBP
Decongestant-free
COLD RELIEF for people with
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Chlorpheniramine - Antihistamine,
Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
See New Warnings Information
COLD
& FLU
Relieves:
- Runny Nose
- Sneezing
-
Body Aches
and Pains - Fever
10 TABLETS
American Heart Association
Health Information Enclosed
Coricidin HBPAcetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine maleate TABLET, FILM COATED
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