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Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 325mg, pheniramine maleate 20mg, phenylephrine HCl 10mg; pwd packets; natural lemon flavor; contains sodium 44mg per packet.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Packets—6
Manufacturer
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Indications
Indications
Nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat, fever, headache, minor aches and pains.
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Dosage and Administration
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.
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Glaucoma. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Sodium restricted diet. Discontinue if symptoms worsen or persist after 2–7 days. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Interactions
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.
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, excitability in children, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Clinical Trials
See Literature
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Note
Not Applicable
Theraflu Cold & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Patient Counseling
See Literature
