Theraflu
Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient
- Purpose
- Theraflu Uses
- Warnings
- Do not use
- Ask doctor before use if you have
- Ask a doctor or a pharmacist
- When using this product
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- If pregnant or breast-feeding
- Keep out of reach of children
- Directions
- Theraflu Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or Comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Acetaminophen 1000 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Pseudoephedrine HCl 60 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
Theraflu Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- minor aches and pains • headache • minor sore throat pain • cough
- nasal congestion • helps decongest sinus openings and passages
- temporarily reduces fever
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4 packets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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
- in a child under 4 years of age
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
- 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.
Ask doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- diabetes
- thyroid disease
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or a pharmacist
- taking the blood thinning drug warfari
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
- pain, nasal congestion 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 fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health care professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not use more than directed
- take every 6 hours; do not take more than 4 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Age | Dose |
children under 4 years of age | do not use |
children 4 to under 12 years of age | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
adults and children 12 years of age and over | one packet |
- dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
- if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
Theraflu Other information
- each packet contains: calcium 10 mg, potassium 10 mg, sodium 15 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 23.6 mg per packet
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame K, aspartame, citric acid, D&C yellow #10, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
Questions or Comments?
call 1-800-452-0051
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TherafluACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr, GUAIFENESIN, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCl POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
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