Fast Relief of:
- Nasal Congestion
- Runny Nose
- Headache + Body Ache
- Sore Throat
- Sinus Pressure
Contains:
- Aspirin (pain reliever / fever reducer)
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate (antihistamine)
- Phenylephrine Bitartrate (nasal decongestant)
Active ingredients
(in each tablet)
Aspirin 325 mg. Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg. Antihistamine
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg. Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- runny nose
- nasal and sinus congestion
- sneezing
- sore throat
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Reye’s syndrome:
Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin.
Allergy alert:
Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
Alcohol warning:
If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.
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
- if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- 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
- stomach problems (such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain)
that last or come back
- bleeding problems
- heart disease
- thyroid disease
- ulcers
- high blood pressure
- glaucoma
- asthma
- diabetes
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
- taking a prescription drug for:
- anticoagulation (blood thinning)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- you may get drowsy
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- pain 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
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children 12 years and over
- take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours
- do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years
Other information
- each tablet contains: sodium 476 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 10 mg per tablet
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethylpolysiloxane, docusate sodium, FD&C red #40, flavors, mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate
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