Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu Acetaminophen Tablets - 20 CT
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Directions
Do not use more than directed (see overdose warning), adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 6 hours, while symptoms persist, not more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor. Other information: store between 20 degrees to 25 degrees C (68 degrees to 77 degrees F), protect from excessive moisture, this product meets the requirements of USP dissolution test 2.
Description
Coricidin® HBP Maximum Strength Flu Acetaminophen Tablets. Decongestant-free. Cold relief for people with high blood pressure. Relieves: Body aches, pains and headache. Fever. Cough. Runny nose. Chlorpheniramine Maleate - Antihistamine, Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant. Acetaminophen - pain reliever/fever reducer. See new warnings information. American heart association health information enclosed.Other Description
Uses: Temporarily relieves. Minor aches and pains. Headache. Cough. Runny nose. Sneezing. Temporarily reduces fever. All rights reserved. For more information, visit www.coricidinhbp.com. Recyclable carton. Parents: learn about teen medicine abuse www.stopmedicineabuse.org.Ingredients
Active ingredients (in each tablet) - purpose: Acetaminophen 500mg - pain reliever/fever reducer. Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg - Antihistamine Dextromethorphan. Hydrobromide 15 mg - Cough Suppressant. Inactive ingredients: Carnauba Wax, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake, Hypromellose, Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide.Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take, more than 8 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.Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non 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. 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, glaucoma, trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus), a breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough 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, taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product excitability may occur, especially in children, marked drowsiness may occur, avoid alcoholic beverages, alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness, use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if pain or cough 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 a 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. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury. Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Safety sealed: Do not use if backing on blister card imprinted with Coricidin® HBP is torn or missing.
Distributor
Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, IncP.O. Box 377, Memphis, TN 38151 USA
www.coricidinhbp.com
UPC
00041100801401