Unishield Cough and Cold

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 coughs 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 a severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

■ blisters

■ rash

■ skin reddening

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 in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

■ persistent or chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

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

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur

■ pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts for 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.

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 right away.
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 take more than directed

Adults and children: (12 years and over)

■ take 2 caplets every 4 hours

■ not to take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours

Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

■ store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

■ tamper evident sealed packets

■ do not use any opened or torn packets

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C yellow # 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments? 800-480-5855

Unishield

Cough & Cold

Multi-Symptom

80 Caplets / 2 Caplets Per Packet

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 100 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

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This Package is for Households Without Young Children.

• Pain reliever/fever reducer

• Quiets coughs

• Losens phlem and thins bronchial secretions

• Relieves sinus congestion

Relieves coughs, minor aches, headache, congestions & fever

Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets

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