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   • muscular aches   • nasal congestion • sinus congestion and pressure • helps clear nasal passages; shrinks swollen membranes Warnings Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Do not use • with any other products containing acetaminophen. Taking more than directed may cause liver damage. • 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 • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes When using this product • do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if • new symptoms occur • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • redness or swelling is present • 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. Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose 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 as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Directions • do not use more than directed (see overdose warning) • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tables every 4 hours • do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours Other information • store at room temperature • read all product information before using. Keep the box for important information. Inactive ingredients benzoic acid, carnauba wax, corn starch, FD&C blue #1, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polysorbate 20, povidone, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide Questions or comments? 1-800-468-7746

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