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  • Acetaminophen50.7%—›
  • Dextromethorphan hydrobromide24.7%—›
  • Guaifenesin12.3%—›
  • Purposes .Pain reliever6.2%—
  • Fever reducer Cough suppressant .Expectorant3.1%—
  • Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg...Nasal decongestant Uses1.5%—
  • Helps loosen phlegm0.8%—
  • Mucus0.8%—
  • Thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive0.4%—
  • Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold and flu0.2%—
  • Minor aches and pains nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure temporarily reduces fever Warnings<0.1%—
  • Headache<0.1%—
  • Sore throat<0.1%—
  • Cough Liver warning<0.1%—
  • This product contains acetaminophen<0.1%—
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4‚000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 and more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert<0.1%—
  • Acetaminophen may cause severe skin and severe allergic reactions<0.1%—
  • Symptoms may include<0.1%—
  • Rash skin reddening<0.1%—
  • ⚫ facial swelling<0.1%—
  • Blisters—
  • Hives—
  • Asthma—
  • Wheezing—
  • Shock If a skin and general allergic reaction occurs—
  • Stop use and seek medical help right away—
  • Sore throat warning—
  • If sore throat is severe—
  • Persists for more than 2 days—
  • Is accompanied and followed by fever—
  • Headache—
  • Rash—
  • Nausea—
  • And vomiting—
  • Consult a doctor promptly—
  • Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen—
  • Prescription and nonprescription—
  • If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen—
  • Ask a doctor and pharmacist—
  • If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor—
  • Maoi—
  • Certain drugs for depression—
  • Psychiatric—
  • And emotional conditions—
  • And Parkinson's disease—
  • And for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug—
  • If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI—
  • Ask a doctor and pharmacist before taking this product—
  • Drug Facts—
  • Continued—
  • If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product and any of its ingredients in children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease—
  • Heart disease—
  • High blood pressure thyroid disease—
  • Diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent and chronic cough such as occurs with smoking—
  • Asthma—
  • Chronic bronchitis and emphysema cough with excessive phlegm—
  • Mucus—
  • Ask a doctor and pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if—
  • Pain—
  • Cough—
  • And nasal congestion gets worse and lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse and lasts more than 3 days redness and swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back and occurs with fever—
  • Rash and headache that lasts—
  • These could be signs of a serious condition—
  • Nervousness—
  • Dizziness—
  • And sleeplessness occurs If pregnant and breast-feeding—
  • Ask a health professional before use—
  • Keep out of reach of children—
  • In case of overdose—
  • Get medical help and contact a Poison Control Center right away—
  • Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs and symptoms—
  • Directions—
  • Do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over—
  • Take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours—
  • Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours and as directed by a doctor—
  • Children under 12 years of age—
  • Do not use Other information store at 15°-25°C—
  • 59°-77°F—
  • Inactive ingredients FD&C red #40—
  • E428—
  • E422—
  • E322i—
  • Medium chain triglycerides—›
  • E1521—
  • E555—
  • E1201—
  • E490—
  • Filtered water—
  • E904—
  • E524—
  • Sorbitol-sorbitan solution—
  • E171⚠ High
  • Pay this aunt plus tax and shippew—
  • Not included—
  • In the store—
  • Amount Due—
  • $6.85 internet—
  • Allura red AC (E129)⚠ High
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(in each capsule) Acetaminophen 325 mg. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg.. Guaifenesin 200 mg...... Purposes ..Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant ...Expectorant • Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg...........Nasal decongestant Uses •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: minor aches and pains nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure temporarily reduces fever Warnings • headache • sore throat • cough Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include: • rash skin reddening • ⚫ facial swelling • blisters •hives • asthma (wheezing) • shock If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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. 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. Drug Facts (continued) if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients in children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease • heart disease • • high blood pressure thyroid disease • diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema cough with excessive phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if • • 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 fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs 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. 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 take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years of age: do not use Other information store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F) Inactive ingredients FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol-sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide. Pay this aunt plus tax and/or shippew (not included) in the store. Amount Due: $6.85 INTERNET

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  • Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
  • Titanium dioxidePossible genotoxicity (DNA/chromosomal damage) could not be ruled out; no longer considered safe as a food additive.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

  1. 01ACETAMINOPHENCompoundNot assessed
  2. 02DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDECompoundNot assessed
  3. 03GUAIFENESINCompoundCritical concern
  4. 04MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDESCompoundNot assessed
  5. 05Glyceryl caprylate caprateCompoundNot assessed
  6. 06Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCompoundNot assessed

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