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Severe Cold and Flu

WALGREEN COMPANY

Walgreen Co. Severe Cold & Flu Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL tablespoon)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Severe Cold and Flu Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • •nasal congestion
  • •sinus congestion and pressure
  • •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • •minor aches and pains
  • •headache
  • •fever
  • •sore throat
  • •reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • •temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • •promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
  • •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 4 doses (adult: 2,600 mg acetaminophen; child: 1,300 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if

  • •adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • •child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • •taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • •adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with 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.
  • •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
  • •heart disease
  • •thyroid disease
  • •diabetes
  • •high blood pressure
  • •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •persistent or chronic cough such 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

When using this product

do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • •you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • •pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
  • •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.

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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.

Directions

  • •take only as directed – see Overdose warning
  • •use dose cup
  • •do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs

adults & children 12 yrs & over

30 mL (2 TBSP) every 4 hrs

children 6 to under 12 yrs

15 mL (1 TBSP) every 4 hrs

children 4 to under 6 yrs

ask a doctor

children under 4 yrs

do not use

  • •when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing

Other information

  • •each 15 mL tablespoon contains: sodium 6 mg
  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

butylated hydroxyanisole, edetate disodium, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, glycerin, menthol, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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SEVERE

Cold & Flu

Acetaminophen / Aches / Fever / Sore Throat

Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough

Guaifenesin / Chest Congestion

Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal Congestion

Pain reliever, fever reducer, cough suppressant, expectorant & nasal decongestant

Antihistamine free

Alcohol free

Compare to Vicks® DayQuil® Severe Cold & Flu active ingredients

Severe Cold and Flu

acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:0363-0603
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN 10 mg
Guaifenesin GUAIFENESIN 200 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride PHENYLEPHRINE 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
EDETATE DISODIUM
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GLYCERIN
MENTHOL
sodium phosphate, monobasic
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
propylene glycol
water
saccharin sodium
SUCROSE
XANTHAN GUM

Product Characteristics

Color
ORANGE (clear)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:0363-0603-40 355 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2013-11-21


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