DRISTAN COLD MULTISYMPTOM
Medically reviewed on April 4, 2018
Dosage form: tablet
Ingredients: ACETAMINOPHEN 325mg, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 2mg, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg
Labeler: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
NDC Code: 0573-1238
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
Drug Facts
| Active ingredients (in each tablet) | Purposes |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen, USP 325 mg | Pain reliever/Fever reducer |
| Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP 2 mg | Antihistamine |
| Phenylephrine HCl, USP 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
- temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with a cold, or flu:
- headache
- nasal congestion
- sore throat
- fever
- minor aches and pains
- temporarily relieves minor aches, pains and headache as well as these symptoms 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
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 12 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
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.
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.
- 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 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.
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- liver disease
- 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
- 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
- do not use more than directed
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- 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
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 more than 12 tablets in any 24-hour period
- do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause serious liver damage
- this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
| age | dose |
|---|---|
| adults and children 12 years and over | 2 tablets every 4 hours |
| children under 12 years | do not use |
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- tamper-evident individual blisters
calcium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid
Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-535-0026
Made in Canada
For most recent product information, visit www.dristan.com
Distributed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA
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Dristan®
Cold
Acetaminophen➤➤Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate➤➤Antihistamine
Phenylephrine HCl➤➤Nasal decongestant
multi-symptom formula
For relief of Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure, Headache,
Aches and Pains, Fever, Runny Nose and Sneezing
20 COATED TABLETS
| DRISTAN COLD MULTISYMPTOM
acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine hcl tablet |
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| Labeler - Pfizer Consumer Healthcare (828831730) |
| Establishment | |||
| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| Pfizer Canada Inc. | 246770197 | ANALYSIS(0573-1238), LABEL(0573-1238), MANUFACTURE(0573-1238), PACK(0573-1238) | |
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