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Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu

Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu is used for:

Relieving pain and other symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu is an antihistamine and analgesic combination. Chlorpheniramine works by blocking the action of histamine, which helps reduce symptoms such as watery eyes and sneezing. Acetaminophen works in certain areas of the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.

Do NOT use Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu
• you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB) or if you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu :

Some medical conditions may interact with Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have alcoholism or if you consume 3 or more alcohol-containing drinks every day
• if you have a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; or liver problems (eg, hepatitis) or kidney problems
• if you have a history of asthma; lung problems (eg, emphysema); heart problems; high blood pressure; diabetes; heart blood vessel problems; stroke; glaucoma; a blockage of your stomach, bladder, or intestines; ulcers; trouble urinating; an enlarged prostate; seizures; or an overactive thyroid

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Furazolidone, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because side effects of Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu may be increased
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of side effects, such as bleeding, may be increased by Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu
• Hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because side effects may be increased by Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu
• Isoniazid because side effects of Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu :

Use Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu may be taken with or without food.
• If you miss a dose of Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu .

Important safety information:

• Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu . Using Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or take Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• If your symptoms do not improve within 5 to 7 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu may cause liver damage. If you consume 3 or more alcohol-containing drinks every day, ask your doctor if you should take Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Alcohol use combined with Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu may increase your risk for liver damage.
• Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu contains acetaminophen. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains acetaminophen. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
• Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu . Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• If you are scheduled for allergy skin testing, do not take Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu for several days before the test because it may decrease your response to the skin tests.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu .
• Use Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Caution is advised when using Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu during pregnancy. It is unknown if Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu .

Possible side effects of Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; excitability; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dark urine or pale stools; difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; stomach pain; tremor; trouble sleeping; unusual fatigue; vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; confusion; hallucinations; seizures; severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe drowsiness; unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; vomiting.

Store Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Coricidin HBP Cold/Flu . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.