Vicks 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief (Procter & Gamble)

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Maximum strength cough formula

Drug Facts:

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

(per 5 ml teaspoon) Purpose:

Acetaminophen
  162.5 mgPain reliever/fever reducer

Chlorpheniramine maleate
  1 mgAntihistamine

Dextromethorphan HBr
  7.5 mgCough suppressant

Pseudoephedrine HCl
  15 mgNasal decongestant

USES

Temporarily relieves cough/cold/flu symptoms

• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
• sneezing
• headache
• sore throat
• fever
• runny nose
• nasal congestion

WARNINGS

Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences.

Alcohol warning If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.

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

Do not use · with other medicines containing acetaminophen · 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:

• heart disease
• a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• glaucoma
• high blood pressure
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product:

• do not use more than directed
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• drowsiness may occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• new symptoms occur
• redness or swelling is present
• symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
• cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, 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.

Overdose Warning:    Taking more than recommended dose can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

DIRECTIONS

• take only as recommended--see Overdose Warning
• use teaspoon or dose cup
• do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours
• children 12 and under: ask a doctor.
• 12 yrs. & older: take 4 teaspoons (20 ml) every 6 hours.

OTHER INFORMATION

• each teaspoon contains sodium 8 mg
• store at room temperature

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C blue 1, FD&C red 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate.

HOW SUPPLIED

Available in 4 FL OZ (118 ml) 6 FL OZ (177 ml) and 8 FL OZ (236 ml) plastic bottles. A calibrated dose cup accompanies each bottle.

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.

Not recommended for children.

Questions? 1-800-342-6844 www.vicks.com

Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202.

US Pat 5,458,87942434741

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