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Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold Relief
acetaminophen/ diphenhydramine/ phenylephrine
Uses .
- [ acetaminophen ]
- analgesic for reducing pain; antipyretic for reducing fever
- [ diphenhydramine ]
- antihistamine for relieving allergic rhinitis, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, itchy nose/throat
- [ phenylephrine ]
- decongestant for reducing nasal/sinus stuffiness
Dosing .
12 yo and older
- [ oral powder ]
- Dose: 1 pkt PO q4h prn; Max: 6 pkts/24h (citrus green tea flavor); 5 pkts/24h (honey-lemon flavor); 4 g/day acetaminophen from all sources; Info: dissolve in hot water
- [ oral solution ]
- Dose: 30 mL PO q4h prn; Max: 150 mL/24h; Info: 4 g/day acetaminophen from all sources
renal considerations
- [ acetaminophen; diphenhydramine; phenylephrine ]
- renal impairment: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo
- HD/PD: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo
hepatic considerations
- [ acetaminophen; diphenhydramine; phenylephrine ]
- hepatic impairment: consider alternatives, dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo