POWERFUL SYMPTOM RELIEF FOR MUCH NEEDED SHUT-EYE
Use only as directed.
*Maximum-strength per 4-hour dose.
Theraflu® ExpressMax® Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough Syrup
Turn on severe cold and flu symptom relief and turn off the lights. Get warming nighttime relief with a berry-flavored syrup that combines maximum-strength* medicines available without a prescription.
Get relief for
Nasal Congestion
Cough
Body Aches
Sore Throat
Fever
Sneezing
Headache
Sinus Congestion
Runny Nose
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- minor aches and pains
- minor sore throat pain
- headache
- nasal and sinus congestion
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- temporarily reduces fever
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS |
AMOUNT |
PURPOSES |
| Acetaminophen | 650 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
| Diphenhydramine HCl | 25 mg | Antihistamine/Cough suppressant |
| Phenylephrine HCl | 10 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Other information
- each 30 mL contains: potassium 25 mg, sodium 16 mg
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, maltitol solution, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate
Questions or Comments?
Call 1-800-452-0051
Directions
- do not use more than directed
- measure the dose correctly using the enclosed dosing cup
- take every 4 hours in dosing cup provided, while symptoms persist
- do not take more than 5 doses (150 mL) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
AGE |
DOSE |
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over | 30 mL |
| Children under 12 years of age | Do not use |
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- in a child under 12 years of age
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin.
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- marked drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Theraflu® ExpressMax® Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough Syrup
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