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Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 325mg, dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, phenylephrine HCl 5mg; caplets.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + antitussive + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Caplets—24
Manufacturer
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Indications
Indications
Nasal and sinus congestion, cough, sore throat, fever, headache, minor aches and pains.
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Dosage and Administration
Adult
2 caplets every 4 hours; max 12 capslets/24hrs.
Children
Not recommended.
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Discontinue if symptoms worsen or persist after 2–7 days. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough 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.
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Clinical Trials
See Literature
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Note
Not Applicable
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Patient Counseling
See Literature
