MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD RELIEF- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl , guaifenesin, , tablet, film coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV), ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS)

Available from:

Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold - headache - nasal congestion - cough - minor aches and pains - sore throat - sinus congestion and pressure - helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make cough more productive Temporarily reduces fever. 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients - 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. Stop use and ask a doctor if - nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur - pain, cough, 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 - new symptoms occur - cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD RELIEF- ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR,
PHENYLEPHRINE HCL , GUAIFENESIN, , TABLET, FILM COATED
UNIFIRST FIRST AID CORPORATION
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GREEN GUARD COLD RELIEF
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH CAPLET)_
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
_PURPOSE_
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
_USES_
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold
headache
nasal congestion
cough
minor aches and pains
sore throat
sinus congestion and pressure
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain
bronchial tubes
and make cough more productive
Temporarily reduces fever.
_WARNINGS_
LIVER WARNING: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver
damage may occur if
you take:
more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
ALLERGY ALERT: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms
may
include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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
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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of
its ingredients
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 A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
liver disease
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
difficulty