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Extra Strength Tylenol Severe Cough Plus Sore Throat Day

Generic: Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate

OTC
Pain relieverAlso: EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL SEVERE COUGH PLUS SORE THROAT DAY/NIGHT✓ FDA-verified
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Extra Strength Tylenol Severe Cough Plus Sore Throat Day is a medication that helps relieve common cold and flu symptoms like minor aches, headaches, sore throats, coughs, sneezing, and fever. It works by reducing pain and lowering fever in the body. Adults and children aged 12 and over should take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last, but should not exceed 6 caplets in a 24-hour period or use it for more than 10 days without a doctor's advice. A key warning is that taking more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours can cause severe liver damage, so it's important to avoid other medications that contain acetaminophen. If you are taking blood thinners like warfarin, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Uses

  • minor aches and pains. headache. sore throat. cough. sneezing and runny nose. fever.

Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last.
Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.
Do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

Skin reddening. blisters. rash. pain or cough gets worse. fever gets worse. new symptoms occur
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours.
  • Do not use with other drugs containing acetaminophen.
  • Do not drink 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product.
  • If sore throat is severe or lasts more than 2 days, consult a doctor.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease or chronic cough.

Drug interactions

  • Warfarinincreased bleeding riskCaution
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)serious side effects possibleCaution

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).