Theraflu ExpressMax Severe Cold and Flu Syrup
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl · Syrup · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL) Acetaminophen 650 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Guaifenesin 400 mg Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and pains minor sore throat pain headache nasal and sinus congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Warnings 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 heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days 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.
Do not use
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
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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. 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.
Directions
Directions do not use more than directed measure the dose correctly using the enclosed dosing cup take every 4 hours in dosing cup provided, while symptoms persist do not take more than 5 doses (150 mL) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Age Dose adults and children 12 years of age and over 30 mL children under 12 years of age do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, maltitol solution, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by Haleon US Holdings LLC (revised Mar 7, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Guaifenesin in 1 product
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Theraflu ExpressMax Severe Cold and Flu Syrup NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0067-8132 | Acetaminophen 650 mg/1; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 20 mg/1; Guaifenesin 400 mg/1; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10 mg/1 Syrup | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Theraflu ExpressMax Severe Cold and Flu Syrup used for?
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and pains minor sore throat pain headache nasal and sinus congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Who makes Theraflu ExpressMax Severe Cold and Flu Syrup?
Theraflu ExpressMax Severe Cold and Flu Syrup is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Haleon US Holdings LLC.