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Severe Allergy And Sinus Headache Maximum Strength

Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Ingredients: ACETAMINOPHEN 325mg, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25mg, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy
NDC code: 59779-543

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 19, 2023.

CVS 44-543

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
    • headache
    • nasal congestion
    • sneezing
    • runny nose
    • sinus congestion and pressure
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • itching of the nose or throat
    • minor aches and pains

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.

Do not use
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • 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.
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • glaucoma
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • liver disease
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product
  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • avoid alcoholic beverages

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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
  • do not take more than directed
  • adults and children 12 years and over
    • take 2 caplets every 4 hours
    • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin

Questions or comments?

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Caplets

MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Severe Allergy
& Sinus Headache
ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl

Pain reliever, Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant

For Allergy Plus Sinus Pain
& Pressure Relief of:

Sneezing, Runny nose, Sinus headache,
Sinus congestion, Sinus pain & pressure,
Itchy, watery eyes

20 CAPLETS
Capsule-Shaped Tablets

Actual Size

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS
OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN
OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

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SEVERE ALLERGY AND SINUS HEADACHE  MAXIMUM STRENGTH
acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl, phenylephrine hcl tablet, film coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-543
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (DIPHENHYDRAMINE) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PHENYLEPHRINE) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
STARCH, CORN 
CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED 
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM 
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 
POLYDEXTROSE 
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED 
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED 
SILICON DIOXIDE 
STEARIC ACID 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
TRIACETIN 
Product Characteristics
ColorBLUEScoreno score
ShapeOVALSize16mm
FlavorImprint Code44;543
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:59779-543-092 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
110 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34106/27/2007
Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
LNK International, Inc.832867894MANUFACTURE(59779-543)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
LNK International, Inc.832867837PACK(59779-543)

 
CVS Pharmacy

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