Cold Relief Plus Drug Information
Generic name: ASPIRIN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC] Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]
Uses of Cold Relief Plus
■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: ■ sneezing ■ nasal congestion ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ minor aches and pains ■ runny nose ■ sinus congestion and pressure ■ temporarily reduces fever
Side Effects of Cold Relief Plus
When using this product
When using this product ■ do not exceed recommended dosage ■ you may get drowsy ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ excitability may occur, especially in children ■ alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding ■ feel faint ■ vomit blood ■ have bloody or black stools ■ have stomach pain that does not get better ■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away ■ pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ■ new symptoms occur ■ redness or swelling is present ■ ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs ■ nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs
Warnings & Cautions for Cold Relief Plus
- Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
- Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: ■ hives ■ facial swelling ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ shock Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you ■ are age 60 or older ■ have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ■ take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ■ take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product ■ take more or for longer than directed 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.
Drug Interactions with Cold Relief Plus
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers ■ presently taking a prescription drug ■ taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis
Pregnancy Safety for Cold Relief Plus
If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Contraindications for Cold Relief Plus
Do not use ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer ■ if you are allergic to aspirin ■ 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, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
Overdosage Information for Cold Relief Plus
In case of overdose In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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