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Excedrin® Sinus Headache Product Information
Active ingredients (in each caplet) |
Purpose |
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Phenylephrine HCI 5 mg |
Pain reliever
Nasal decongestant |
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Uses
• temporarily relieves:
| • headache |
• muscular aches |
| • nasal congestion |
• sinus congestion and pressure |
| • helps clear nasal passages; shrinks swollen membranes |
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| 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 |
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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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