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Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 650mg, dextromethorphan HBr 20mg, phenylephrine HCl 10mg; pwd packets; berry infused with menthol and green tea flavors; contains potassium 10mg, sodium 20mg, phenylalanine 14mg per packet.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + antitussive + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Packets—6
Manufacturer
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Indications
Indications
Nasal and sinus congestion, cough, sore throat, fever, headache, minor aches and pains.
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough 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 Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. GI or GU obstruction. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders. Discontinue if symptoms worsen or persist after 2–7 days. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough 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.
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Clinical Trials
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Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Note
Not Applicable
Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Hot Liquid Patient Counseling
See Literature
