Severe Cold Relief PE
WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED
L.N.K. International, Inc.
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
(in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
- temporarily relieves these symptoms of the common cold:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- nasal congestion
- cough
- sore throat
- temporarily reduces fever
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if:
- adult takes more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
- taking with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, condult a doctor promptly.
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- 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 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
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
- a persistant or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- marked drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain, cough or nasal congestion 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.
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 Centrer right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over |
take 2 caplets every 4 hours do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours |
children 6 to under 12 years of age |
take one caplet every 4 hours do not take more than 5 caplets in 24 hours |
children under 6 years of age | do not use this product in children under 6 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage |
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
- store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silica gel, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
1-800-426-9391
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SEVERE
COLD RELIEF PE
MULTI-SYMPTOM
ACETAMINOPHEN,
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl
PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER, ANTIHISTAMINE
COUGH SUPPRESSANT, NASAL DECONGESTANT
● Nasal & Sinus Congestion
● Fever & Body Aches
● Cough & Sore Throat
Does not contain Pseudoephedrine
24 COATED CAPLETS
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING
50844 REV1209B52608
Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2010 CVS/pharmacy
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Severe Cold Relief PEAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine HCl, Phenylephrine HCl TABLET, FILM COATED
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