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