Robitussin Flu Liquid (Wyeth)

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Active Ingredients:    (in each 5 mL tsp)

Acetaminophen, USP........................... 160 mg

Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP............... 1 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr, USP.................. 5 mg

Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP................... 15 mg

Uses:

• temporarily relieves these symptoms occurring with a cold or flu, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies:

• headache · cough · runny nose · itching of the nose or throat · nasal congestion · sneezing · minor aches and pains · itchy, watery eyes · fever

Warnings:

Alcohol warning:    If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.

Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.

Do not use:

• 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.
• with any other product containing acetaminophen as this may lead to an overdose. Overdose requires prompt medical attention even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• heart disease · thyroid disease
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland · diabetes
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) · glaucoma
• a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema · high blood pressure

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are · taking any other product containing acetaminophen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer

• taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
• pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
• new symptoms occur

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 4 doses in any 24-hour period
• do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage.
• adults and children 12 yrs and over: 4 tsp every 4 hours
• children 6 to under 12 yrs: 2 tsp every 4 hours
• children under 6 yrs: ask a doctor

Other Information:

• each teaspoon contains:    sodium 4 mg
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• alcohol free

Inactive Ingredients:    citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose

How Supplied:    Bottles of 4 fl. oz.

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