Contac Cold plus Flu Maximum Strength -- 24 Caplets

Contac Cold plus Flu Maximum Strength Description

Maximum Strength
Nasal Decongestant / Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer / Anthistamine
Relief Of:
- Nasal Congestion (Phenylephrine)
- Headaches, Sore Throat, Fever (Acetaminophen)
- Runny Nose, Sneezing (Chlorpheniramine)

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold or flu:

Nasal congestion
Headache
Minor aches and pains
Runny nose
Sneezing
Sore Throat
Temporarily reduces fever

Disclaimer

Contac Cold plus Flu Maximum Strength Directions

Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning). Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 2 caplets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.

Ingredients: Active ingredients: (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500mg (Pain reliever / fever reducer), Chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg (Antihistamine), Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5mg (Nasal decongestant).
Inactive ingredients: Carnauba was, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide.

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Sever liver damage may occur if you take

More than 8 caplets 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 sever, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, ask 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 and MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if you have: liver disease, heart disease, glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

Ask a doctor of pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin, sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

do not exceed recommended dosage
drowsiness may occur
avoid alcoholic drinks
excitability may occur, especially in children
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
redness or swelling is present
you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
any new symptoms occur

If pregnant or beast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. 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 for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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