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.