Pronunciation: a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen/dox-IL-a-meen/DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan/FEN-il-EF-rin
Generic Name: Acetaminophen/Doxylamine/Dextromethorphan/Phenylephrine
Brand Name: Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom
Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid is used for:
Relieving symptoms of fever, headache, pain, sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and cough due to colds, flu, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid is an analgesic, antihistamine, cough suppressant, and decongestant combination. The analgesic works in the brain to decrease pain and reduce fever. The antihistamine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. The cough suppressant works in the brain to reduce a dry or unproductive cough. The decongestant works by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling in the nasal passages, which helps relieve nasal congestion and pain associated with sinus pressure.
Do NOT use Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid
- you have severe high blood pressure, severe heart blood vessel disease, rapid heartbeat, or severe heart problems
- you are unable to urinate or are having an asthma attack
- you take droxidopa or sodium oxybate (GHB), or have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid:
Some medical conditions may interact with Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
- if you have a history of liver or kidney problems; adrenal gland problems (eg, adrenal gland tumor); heart problems; high blood pressure; diabetes; blood vessel problems; stroke; glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye; a blockage of your bladder, stomach, or intestines; ulcers; trouble sleeping; trouble urinating; an enlarged prostate or other prostate problems; seizures; or thyroid problems
- if you have a history of asthma, chronic cough, lung problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), sleep apnea, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if your cough occurs with large amounts of mucus
- if you smoke, have a history of addiction to alcohol, drink 3 or more drinks with alcohol per day, or are on a low-sodium diet
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), digoxin, or droxidopa because risk of bleeding, irregular heartbeat, or heart attack may be increased
- Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, tolcapone), furazolidone, indomethacin, isoniazid, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) they may increase the risk of Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid's side effects
- Bromocriptine or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid
- Guanadrel, guanethidine, mecamylamine, methyldopa, or reserpine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid:
Use Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid by mouth with or without food.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid.
Important safety information:
- Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid.
- Check with your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
- Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you use Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid has acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, and phenylephrine in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, an antihistamine, or a decongestant in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do not use Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid for a cough with a lot of mucus. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or take for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 7 days, if they get worse, or if they occur along with a persistent fever, check with your doctor.
- Contact your doctor if you have a sore throat that is severe, lasts more than 2 days, or occurs with fever, rash, headache, nausea, or vomiting.
- Contact your doctor if you have a fever that lasts for more than 3 days.
- Contact your doctor if you have a cough that lasts more than 7 days, goes away and then comes back, or occurs along with persistent fever, rash, or headache.
- Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
- Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid may harm your liver. Your risk may be greater if you drink alcohol while you are using Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid. Talk to your doctor before you take Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid or other fever reducers if you drink more than 3 drinks with alcohol per day.
- Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid may interfere with skin allergy tests. If you are scheduled for a skin test, talk to your doctor. You may need to stop taking Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid for a few days before the tests.
- If you have trouble sleeping, ask your doctor or pharmacist about the best time of the day to take Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Use Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Caution is advised when using Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially excitability.
- Different brands of Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid may have different dosing instructions for CHILDREN. Follow the dosing instructions on the package labeling. If your doctor has given you instructions, follow those. If you are unsure of the dose to give a child, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid while you are pregnant. Some of the ingredients in Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; headache; nausea; nervousness; trouble sleeping.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; dark urine; difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; pale stools; seizures; severe nervousness, drowsiness, or trouble sleeping; severe or persistent dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe or persistent stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting; tremor; unusual fatigue; vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; fever; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; tremors; trouble breathing; unusual drowsiness or dizziness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.
Proper storage of Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid:
Store Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Liquid. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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