Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold and Cough Medicine

Directions

• Do not use more than directed
• Age: Adults and children 12 years of age and over, Dose: One packet
• Age: Children under 12 years of age, Dose: Do not use
• Take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
• Dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
• If using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water; stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.

Warnings

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 reactions. Symptoms of this reaction may include:

• Skin reddening
• Blisters
• Rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help immediately.

Sore throat warning: If severe sore throat persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

• In a child under 12 years of age
• If you are allergic to acetaminophen
• 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

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 that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• Cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

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

• Nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
• Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• Redness or swelling is present
• New symptoms occur
• Pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• 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. 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.