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Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 650mg, pheniramine maleate 20mg, phenylephrine HCl 10mg; pwd packets; apple cinnamon flavor; contains sodium 51mg, potassium 10mg per packet.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + antihistamine + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Packets—6
Manufacturer
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Indications
Indications
Minor aches and pains. Headache. Fever. Sneezing. Rhinorrhea. Nasal and sinus congestion. Itchy eyes, nose, throat. Sore throat.
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Dosage and Administration
Adult
Dissolve contents of 1 packet in 8oz of hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10–15 minutes. Take every 4 hours; max 6 packets/24hrs.
Children
Not recommended.
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. Glaucoma. COPD. Asthma. GI or GU obstuction. Sodium-restricted diet. Discontinue if symptoms worsen or persist after 2–7 days. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day; avoid. β-blockers increase pressor effect of sympathomimetics. Antagonizes antihypertensives. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, anticholinergic effects, excitability in children; hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Clinical Trials
See Literature
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Note
Not Applicable
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat Hot Liquid Patient Counseling
See Literature
