Description
Trade name:
Cold control
Compound:
Each tablet contains:
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg
Auxiliary components:
Croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, talc, FD&C Yellow.
Properties:
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and antipyretic. Acetaminophen has an analgesic effect by increasing the pain threshold and has an antipyretic effect on the hypothalamic heat regulation center. Acetaminophen is equal to aspirin in analgesic and antipyretic effectiveness.
Diphenhydramine HCL is an antihistamine that helps temporarily relieve itching, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose or throat due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies.
Indications:
Runny nose, sneezing, headache, minor aches and pains, itchy nose or throat, and watery eyes due to hay fever.
Method of administration and dosage:
– Adults and children 12 years and older: Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours; no more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
– Children under 12 years: Not intended for children.
Contraindications:
With any other drug containing acetaminophen or diphenhydramine.
– Cold control is contraindicated in patients currently taking prescription MAOIs (MA 01): or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.
– Not for use by children under 12 years of age.
Precautions:
With alcohol, acetaminophen can cause liver damage.
• Ask a doctor before use if you have:
-Glaucoma.
– Problems with urination due to an enlarged prostate gland.
– Breathing problems such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
• Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
• Be careful when driving a vehicle or operating machinery.
• Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage.
Side effects:
May cause some sedative effects such as drowsiness, impaired coordination. These sedative effects usually resolve on their own after a few days of treatment.
Storage method:
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees. In a dry place.
Package:
The cardboard box contains two blisters of 10 tablets and paper instructions.
