TheraFlu Flu Relief Max Strength

TheraFlu Flu Relief Max Strength is a combination medicine that helps relieve cough, sore throat, headache, fever, and minor aches and pains caused by throat irritation or the common cold.

TheraFlu Flu Relief Max Strength does not treat a cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

TheraFlu Flu Relief Max Strength may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. An acetaminophen overdose can damage your liver or cause death. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.

If you are treating a child, use a pediatric form of acetaminophen and dextromethorphan. Use only the special dose-measuring dropper or oral syringe that comes with the specific pediatric form you are using. Carefully follow the dosing directions on the medicine label.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Call your doctor if you have a fever for longer than 3 days, or if your pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days.

If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken TheraFlu Flu Relief Max Strength within the past few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow liquid medicine to freeze.

You should not use TheraFlu Flu Relief Max Strength if you have severe liver disease.

Use this medicine exactly as directed. Taking too much acetaminophen can harm your liver or lead to death.

Call your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).

Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor right away if you notice skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

You should not take acetaminophen if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• severe liver disease; or
• if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:

• a chronic cough, or a cough with mucus; or
• liver disease, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Liquid medicine with artificial sweeteners may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. This can happen even if you have taken acetaminophen before without any problems. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you experience skin redness or a rash that spreads and leads to blistering and peeling. If you have this kind of reaction, you should never take any medicine that contains acetaminophen again.

This medicine can cause serious side effects. Stop using it and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• redness or swelling;
• new or worsening symptoms;
• a persistent cough with a rash or headache; or
• liver problems, which may include loss of appetite, upper right stomach pain, tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects of TheraFlu Flu Relief Max Strength may include:

• upset stomach;
• confusion; or
• drowsiness.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor for advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since this medicine is used as needed, you might not have a set dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.

Early signs of acetaminophen overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, sweating, or weakness. Later symptoms may include upper stomach pain, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or eyes.

• Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage.

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may contain dextromethorphan or acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP). Taking too much acetaminophen can lead to a fatal overdose.

• Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how TheraFlu Flu Relief Max Strength will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Other drugs may affect TheraFlu Flu Relief Max Strength, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking.