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Formula 44 Custom Care Cough & Cold PM
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FORMULA 44

CUSTOM CARE
COUGH & COLD PM

Got Cold Symptoms in the P.M.? Relieve Them
Vicks® Formula 44® Custom Care™ Cough & Cold PM medicine relieves coughs, sneezing, runny nose, headache, fever, and sore throat pain so you can get a good night’s sleep.
Relieves
Temporarily relieves cough, cold, and flu symptoms: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation, sneezing, headache, sore throat, fever, runny nose
Cough Cough
Sore Throat Sore Throat
Runny Nose/Sneezing Runny Nose/Sneezing
Fever Fever
Ratings Summary
Standard Sizes
6 FL OZ (177 mL)
Directions
  • Take only as recommended—see Overdose warning.
  • Use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP).
  • Do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours.
Direction Details
   
Adults and children 12 years and over 15 mL (1 TBSP) every 6 hours
Children 4 to under 12 years Ask a doctor.
Children under 4 years Do not use.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients (in each 15 mL tablespoon) (Purpose)

Acetaminophen 650 mg (Pain reliever/fever reducer)


Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg (Antihistamine)


Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg (Cough suppressant)


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Inactive Ingredients
  • Acesulfame potassium, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose
Other Information
  • Each tablespoon contains sodium 26 mg.
  • Store at room temperature.
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
  • More than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • With other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see a doctor promptly.
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.
  • 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.
  • To make a child sleep
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
  • Liver disease
  • Glaucoma
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • A breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
  • Taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • Taking the blood-thinning drug warfarin
When using this product:
  • Do not use more than directed.
  • Excitability may occur, especially in children.
  • Marked drowsiness may occur.
  • Avoid alcoholic drinks.
  • Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
  • Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • Pain or cough 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
  • Cough comes back, or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults and for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Tamper evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.
Questions? Call 1-800-342-6844.
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