Equate Flu and Severe Cold and Cough
Medically reviewed on August 9, 2017
Dosage form: powder, for solution
Ingredients: ACETAMINOPHEN 650mg, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25mg, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10mg
Labeler: Wal-Mart Stores Inc
NDC Code: 49035-964
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.
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
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- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
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- minor aches and pains
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- minor sore throat pain
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- headache
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- nasal and sinus congestion
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- runny nose
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- sneezing
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- itchy nose or throat
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- itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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- temporarily reduces fever
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- 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.
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- in a child under 12 years of age
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
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- 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.
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- liver disease
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- heart disease
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- high blood pressure
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- thyroid disease
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- diabetes
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- glaucoma
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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- do not exceed recommended dosage
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- avoid alcoholic drinks
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- marked drowsiness may occur
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- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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- excitability may occur, especially in children
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- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present
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- new symptoms occur
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- pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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- cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
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- take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
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Dose |
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adults and children 12 years of age and over |
one packet |
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children under 12 years of age |
do not use |
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- dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
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- if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
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- each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg
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- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.
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Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl – Antihistamine/Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal Decongestant
For relief of:
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6 PACKETS
| EQUATE FLU AND SEVERE COLD AND COUGH
acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution |
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| Labeler - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (051957769) |
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