Drug Name:
DAYQUIL COLD & FLU OTC
Generic Name and Formulations:
Acetaminophen 325mg, dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg; per liquiCap.
Company:
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals
Therapeutic Use:
Indications for DAYQUIL COLD & FLU:
Nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, fever, headache, minor aches and pains.
Adult:
2 caps every 4hrs; max 6 doses/24hrs.
Children:
Not recommended.
Contraindications:
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.
Warnings/Precautions:
Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. GI or GU obstruction. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. Liquid: sodium-restricted diet.
See Also:
Pharmacological Class:
Analgesic + antitussive + sympathomimetic.
Interactions:
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antagonizes antihypertensives.
Adverse Reactions:
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
How Supplied:
LiquiCaps—12, 20, 40, 60; Liq—6oz
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