Theraflu Drug Information

    Generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR

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    Uses of Theraflu

    • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a common cold or flu:
    • headache
    • minor aches and pains
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    • minor sore throat pain
    • temporarily reduces fever

    Dosage & Administration of Theraflu

    • Age
    • Dose
    • adults and children 12 years of age and over
    • 30 mL
    • children under 12 years of age
    • do not use

    Side Effects of Theraflu

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur
    • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts These could be signs of a serious condition.

    Warnings & Cautions for Theraflu

    • 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.
    • 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
    • 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 the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop use and ask a doctor if
    • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur
    • 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.

    Drug Interactions with Theraflu

    • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
    • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    Pregnancy Safety for Theraflu

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Contraindications for Theraflu

    • 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.
    • 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.

    Overdosage Information for Theraflu

    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.

    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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