Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat
Generic name:acetaminophen, pheniramine, and phenylephrine [ a-SEET-a-MIN-o-fen, fen-EER-a-meen, FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: Flu & Severe Cold Night Time, Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat, Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold, Theraflu Sinus & Cold
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Pheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat is a combination medicine used to treat headache, runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose, sinus congestion, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Ask a doctor before taking medicine that contains acetaminophen if you have ever had liver disease, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.
Do not use cold or allergy medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking Theraflu Flu & Sore Throat and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.
