TheraFlu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid (Novartis Consumer)

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Drug Facts

Active Ingredients

(in each packet):    Purpose:

Acetaminophen

   1000 mg      Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Chlorpheniramine maleate

   4 mg      Antihistamine

Pseudoephedrine

   HCl 60 mg      Nasal decongestant

Uses:    temporarily relieves:

• headache · minor aches and pains
• runny nose · itchy nose or throat
• minor sore throat pain · sneezing
• nasal and sinus congestion · itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
• temporarily reduces 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.

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 ( see Overdose Warning )

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product · do not take more than directed · avoid alcoholic drinks · may cause marked drowsiness · alcohol, sedatives, 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 · nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

• 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
• sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting
• new symptoms occur. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose Warning:    Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems, including serious 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.

Directions:

• do not use more than directed (see Overdose Warning )
• take every 6 hours; not to exceed 4 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
• adults and children 12 years of age and over: dissolve contents of one packet into 6 oz. hot water. Sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
• children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
  Sweeten to taste if desired.
• If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 6 oz. of cool water; stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.

Other Information:

• each packet contains: sodium 12 mg
• Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 22 mg per adult dose
• store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)

How Supplied:    6 Packets

Inactive Ingredients:    acesulfame K, aspartame, citric acid, D&C Yellow 10, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, flavors, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate

Questions? call 1-800-452-0051

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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