Drug Name:
THERAFLU NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD & COUGH HOT LIQUID OTC

Generic Name and Formulations:
Acetaminophen 650mg, diphenhydramine HCl 25mg, phenylephrine HCl 10mg; pwd packets; honey lemon infused with chamomile and white tea flavors; contains potassium 10mg, sodium 23mg, phenylalanine 13mg per packet.
Company:
Novartis Consumer Health
Therapeutic Use:
Indications for THERAFLU NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD & COUGH HOT LIQUID:
Nasal and sinus congestion, rhinorrhea, cough, sore throat, fever, headache, minor aches and pains.
Adult:
Dissolve contents of 1 packet into 8oz hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10–15mins. Take every 4 hours; max 6 packets/24hrs.
Children:
Not recommended.
Contraindications:
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen or diphenhydramine products.
Warnings/Precautions:
Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Glaucoma. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Discontinue if symptoms worsen or persist after 2–7 days. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Interactions:
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day; avoid. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
See Also:
THERAFLU SUGAR-FREE NIGHTTIME SEVERE COLD & COUGH HOT LIQUID
Pharmacological Class:
Analgesic + antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, excitability in children, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
How Supplied:
Packets—6