Defensol D
Acetaminophen, Chlorpherinamine maleate, Phenylephrine HCI · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Acetaminophen 325 mg Chlorpherinamine maleate 2 mg Phenylephrine HCI 5 mg
Purpose
Purpose Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer Antihistamine Nasal Decongestant
Uses
Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with cold or flu: headache nasal congestion sore throat fever minor aches and pains Temporarily relieves minor aches, pains and headache as well as these sympotoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing nasal congestion itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes Temporarily relieves minor aches, pains, headache and nasal congestion as well as sinus congestion and pressure, and reduces swelling of nasal passages
Warnings
Warnings Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persits for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
Do not use To sedate a child or to make a child sleepy 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 two 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. with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription) . If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask doctor before use if you have liver desease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma, or chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant taking any other pain reliever/ fever reducer taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
When using this product do not use more than directed excitability may occur with children drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless pain or nasal congestion 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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
Directions : do not take more than 8 tablets in a 24 hour period. do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage age dose adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours children under 12 years do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients: FD&C blue #2, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, PEG 400, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions?
Questions? Menper Distributors, Inc. 1-800-560-5223; M-F 9 AM - 4 PM Eastern
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Menper Distributors, Inc. (revised Jul 22, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate in 1 product
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Defensol D NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53145-005 | Acetaminophen 325 mg/1; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg/1; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/1 Tablet | Menper Distributors, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Defensol D used for?
Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with cold or flu: headache nasal congestion sore throat fever minor aches and pains Temporarily relieves minor aches, pains and headache as well as these sympotoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing nasal congestion itching of the nose or throat itchy, watery eyes Temporarily relieves minor aches, pains,…
Who makes Defensol D?
Defensol D is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Menper Distributors, Inc..