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Pain Reliever Fever Reducer

Dosage form
TABLET, EFFERVESCENT
Labeler
Velocity Pharma
Label updated
2014-08-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active Ingredient

(in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine

Cough Suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to cold or flu:

  • Minor aches and pains
  • Headaches
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Nasal and sinus congestion
  • Temporarily reduces fever
Warnings

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

  • more than 8 tablets in 24 hours which is maximum daily amount for this product
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product

Sore throat waring: If sore throat is sever, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting consult a doctor promptly. Do not use to sedate children.

do not use:

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or not prescription). 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 a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • Heart disease
  • Thyroid disease
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Glaucoma
  • Cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • Difficulty in urinating due to enlargement of prostate gland
  • Persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • A sodium restricted diet
  • ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
  • taking sedative or tranquilizers

when using this product

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • may cause marked drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedative and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur especially in children
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • 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 serious condition.
  • Nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use
Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: Taking more than recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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.

Direction
  • do not take more than the recommended dose
  • Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours, Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: do not use
Other Information
  • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 15 mg per tablet
  • store at room temperature  , avoid excessive heat.
  • Total sodium : 415 mg/tablet

  • Total potassium: 1mg /tablet

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

acesulfame potassium, aspartame, citric acid anhydrous, color ponceau 4r, isopropyl alcohol, mannitol, orange flavor, pvp k-30, Simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium saccharin, tween 80.

QUESTIONS

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Distributed by Velocity Pharma Llc

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC: 76168-021-13   6 tablets

DailyMed Set ID: 8600db56-a877-4557-ab71-d46b72d642c9 · Version 1
NDC: 76168-021