Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine
Generic name: acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen, DYE-fen-HYE-dra-meen, and-FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: Benadryl Allergy & Sinus Headache, Delsym Cough Plus Cold Night Time, Mucinex Fast-Max Night Time Cold and Flu, Sudafed PE Severe Cold, Theraflu Severe Cold & Cough Nighttime,
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Dosage forms: oral liquid (320 mg-12.5 mg-5 mg/10 mL; 325 mg-12.5 mg-5 mg/10 mL; 650 mg-25 mg-10 mg/20 mL); oral powder for reconstitution (650 mg-25 mg-10 mg); oral syrup (325 mg-12.5 mg-5 mg/15 mL); oral tablet (325 mg-12.5 mg-5 mg; 325 mg-25 mg-5 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant.
Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat cold and flu symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, headache, fever, and body aches.
There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include
