Cough and cold:
Recent Updates:
Monograph added.
Indications for THERAFLU WARMING RELIEF DAYTIME SEVERE COUGH & COLD:
Minor aches and pains. Fever. Headache. Nasal congestion. Cough.
Adult:
30mL every 4 hours as needed. Max 180mL/24hrs.
Children:
Individualize.
Contraindications:
During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.
Warnings/Precautions:
Liver disease. Heart disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Diabetes. COPD. Asthma. GI or GU obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Pharmacologic Class:
Analgesic + antitussive + sympathomimetic.
Interactions:
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day; avoid. β-blockers increase pressor effect of sympathomimetics. Antagonizes antihypertensives.
Adverse Reactions:
Nervousness, dizziness, insomnia; hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
How Supplied:
Liq—245.5mL