Generic name:acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen ]
Brand names: Coricidin, Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu is a combination medicine used to treat headache, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu 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 take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash...
