SUDAFED PE®
SEVERE COLD

Multi-symptom sinus, cold, and pain relief

Overview
Get multi-symptom cold relief of sinus and nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, and runny nose
  • Available in a box of 24
  • New look, same effective relief you trust
Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • headache
    • minor aches and pains
    • nasal congestion
    • cough
    • sore throat
  • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
    • Directions
    do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)

    adults and children 12 years and over
    • take 2 caplets every 4 hours
    • do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours

    children under 12 years
    • do not use this adult product for children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
    Warnings
    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
    • more than 12 caplets 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

    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.
    • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
    • 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.
    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have
    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
    • breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • glaucoma

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
    • taking the blood-thinning drug warfarin
    • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product
    • do not exceed recommended dose
    • excitability may occur, especially in children
    • marked drowsiness may occur
    • 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
    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • 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
    • 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.

    Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

    Ingredients
    Active Ingredient (in each caplet)
    Acetaminophen 325 mg
    Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
    Purpose
    Pain reliever
    Antihistamine/cough suppressant
    Nasal decongestant

    Inactive Ingredients
    carnauba wax, corn starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, sodium citrate, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide
    Other Info
    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

    Questions or comments?
    Call 1-888-217-2117

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