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Cold MedicineXL3

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Midway Importing, Inc.
Label updated
2024-10-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Phenylepherine HCl 5 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant

Uses

temporarily relieves ■ minor aches and pains ■ headaches ■ nasal congestion ■ sinus congestion & pressure ■ runny nose ■sneezing

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take ■ more than 12 tablets 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

Alergy 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

Do not use

■ If you are allergic to acetaminophen ■ more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor ■ if you are taking a 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. ■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask adoctor before use if you have

■ liver disease ■ heart disease ■ glaucoma ■ high blood pressure ■ thyroid disease ■ diabetes ■ trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you

■ are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin ■ are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

do not use more than directed ■ excitability may occur, especially in children ■ may cause drowsiness ■ alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

Keep out of reach of children

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.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 ■ Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours ■ Children under 12 years of age: do not use in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdoes) and may cause liver damage.

Other Information

■ store at room temperature in a dry place ■ do not use if blister package is torn.

Inactive Ingredients

alcohol, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monhydrate (derived from milk), magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, purified water, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions and Comments?

1-855-259-1590 Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e41b9beb-e274-5c02-e053-2995a90ad0f8 · Version 2
NDC: 76095-011