EXCEDRIN® Sinus Headache Product Information
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes
Acetaminophen 325 mg
.Pain reliever
Phenylephrine HCI 5 mg
..Nasal decongestant
Uses
• temporarily relieves:
• headache
• minor aches and pains
• nasal congestion
• sinus congestion and pressure
• helps clear nasal passages; shrinks swollen membranes
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
• more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use
• if you are allergic to acetaminophen
• 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• liver disease
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
• do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• any new symptoms occur
• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
• painful area is red or swollen
• pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
• do not use more than directed
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
• adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours; not more than 12 caplets in 24 hours
Other information
• store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• read all product information before using.
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, carnauba wax, corn starch, FD&C blue # 1, hypromellose, light mineral oil, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 20, povidone, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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It's important to use Excedrin® Sinus Headache according to label instructions. As with any medication, if you have any questions, contact your healthcare professional.