Warnings


What may interact with Contac Cold + Flu?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-alcohol
-furazolidone
-imatinib
-isoniazid
-linezolid
-other medicines for cold, cough or allergy
-other medicines with acetaminophen
-procarbazine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Contac Cold + Flu?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-asthma, bronchitis, or other lung disease
-cough that does not go away
-cough with a lot of phlegm
-glaucoma
-if you often drink alcohol
-liver disease
-phenylketonuria
-taken a MAOI like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in last 14 days
-trouble passing urine
-an unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, doxylamine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Contac Cold + Flu?

Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Let your doctor know if the pain or cough gets worse or lasts for more than 7 days. Call your doctor if a fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days. If a cough does not go away, if a cough comes back, or if it occurs with a rah or headache see your doctor. Also see your doctor if a sore throat lasts more than 2 days or if it occurs with a fever, rash, headache, nausea, or vomiting.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Do not take other medicines that contain acetaminophen with this medicine. Always read labels carefully. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take too much acetaminophen get medical help right away. Too much acetaminophen can be very dangerous and cause liver damage. Even if you do not have symptoms, it is important to get help right away.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.