SUDAFED® Multi-Symptom Severe Cold
                  Use only as directed.
SUDAFED® Multi-Symptom Severe Cold
Product Highlights
  • Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine HCl and phenylephrine HCl caplets
  • Pain reliever-fever reducer, Antihistamine/cough suppressant, Nasal Decongestant
  • Sizes available: 12 and 24 caplets
Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes
Acetaminophen 325mg .................................................... Pain reliever-fever reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5mg .............................. Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 5mg .............................................................. Nasal decongestant
Uses
  • Temporarily relieves these symptoms of the common cold:
  • headache
  • nasal congestion
  • sneezing
  • cough
  • runny nose
  • sore throat
  • minor aches and pains
  • 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.
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 another product containing acetaminophen
  • 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 diphenhydramine, even one used on skin

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

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

When using this product
  • do not use more than directed
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • 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 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
  • 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.
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      24hours
  • children 6 to under 12 years of age
  • take 1 caplet every 4 hours
  • do not take more than 5 caplets in 24      hours
  •  children under 6 years do not use this adult product in children under 6 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
    Other information
    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    Inactive ingredients
    carnauba wax, corn starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, sodium citrate, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide
    Questions or comments?

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    This product information is intended only for residents of the United States. Use products as directed.