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ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR

Brand and Other Names: ACETAMINOPHEN, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:

Temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms.

Route: oral
Dose:

Adults & children 12+: 2 softgels with water every 4 hours

Adverse Reactions:

Risk of severe liver damage if:

  • More than 8 softgels in 24 hours are taken
  • Used in combination with other acetaminophen products
  • Consumed with 3+ alcoholic drinks/day
Contraindication:
Warnings and Precautions:

Liver warning:

This product contains acetaminophen.Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 8 softgels in 24 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

 

 

 

See package insert for full prescribing information.