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This is the most current labeling information, and may differ from labels on product packaging. If there are any differences between this website labeling and product package labeling, this website labeling should be regarded as the most current.
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DRISTAN® COLD
MULTI-SYMPTOM TABLETS
Drug Facts
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Active ingredients (in each tablet)
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Purposes
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Acetaminophen, USP 325 mg
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Pain reliever/Fever reducer
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Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 2 mg
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Antihistamine
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Phenylephrine HCI, USP 5 mg
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Nasal decongestant
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Uses
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temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with a cold, or flu:
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headache |
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nasal congestion |
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sore throat |
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fever |
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minor aches and pains |
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temporarily relieves minor aches, pains and headache as well as these symptoms
of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
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runny rose |
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sneezing |
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nasal congestion |
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itching of the nose or throat |
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itchy, watery eyes |
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temporarily relieves minor aches, pains, headache and nasal congestion as well as
sinus congestion and pressure, and reduces swelling of nasal passages
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Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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more than 12 tablets in any 24-hour period |
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with other drugs containing acetaminophen |
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3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product |
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.
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Do not use
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in a child under 2 years of age
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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.
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with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure.
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Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease |
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heart disease |
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high blood pressure |
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thyroid disease |
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diabetes |
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland |
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glaucoma |
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a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis |
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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When using this product
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do not use more than directed
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drowsiness may occur
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avoid alcoholic drinks
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alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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excitability may occur, especially in children
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Stop use and ask a doctor if
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you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
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pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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redness or swelling is present
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new symptoms occur
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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.
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Directions
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do not use more than 12 tablets in any 24-hour period
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do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose
(overdose) may cause serious liver damage
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dose |
| adults and children 12 years and over |
2 tablets every 4 hours |
| children 2 to under 12 years |
ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years |
do not use |
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Other information
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store at 20 - 25°C (68-77°F) |
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tamper-evident individual blisters |
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Inactive ingredients
calcium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C yellow no. 10
aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline
cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid
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Questions or comments?
Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at
1-800-535-0026
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