BENYLIN^® Extra Strength All-In-One^® Cold & Flu Night Syrup

 Drug Facts 

Inactive Ingredients

Alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C red no. 33, flavours, glycerin, menthol, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, water.

DIN: 02252376

Directions

• Use only on advice of a doctor

• Do not take more than directed (see liver warnings)

• Shake well before using.

• Adult Use Only (12 years and older):

  • Take 2 tbsp. (30 mL) every 6 hours

  • Do not take more than 8 tbsp. (120 mL) in 24 hours.

Uses

• Temporarily relieves mild to moderate symptoms due to common cold and flu

  • dry cough

  • nasal/sinus congestion

  • chest congestion

  • aches and pain

  • headache

  • sore throat pain

  • fever

  • chills

  • runny nose

  • sneezing

• Helps loosen phlegm or mucus and thin lung secretions

Warnings: Liver warning: Acetaminophen may cause severe or possibly fatal liver damage if you take:

• more than the recommended dose in 24 hours

• with other drugs containing acetaminophen

• while drinking 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day.

Symptoms of liver damage may include:

• yellow skin or eyes

• dark urine

• sweating

• nausea

• vomiting

• stomach pain

• unusual tiredness

• loss of appetite.

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause serious skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

• skin reddening

• blisters

• rash.

If any of these symptoms occur, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do not use

• with other products containing acetaminophen or other cough/cold or pain/fever medications. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen or the other active ingredients, ask a doctor or pharmacist

• if allergic to any of the ingredients

• with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (drugs for depression or Parkinson’s disease) or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you

• have been told that your body breaks down drugs slowly or taking other medications including the blood thinning drug warfarin

• have heart or thyroid disease

• high blood pressure

• diabetes

• glaucoma

• kidney or liver disease

• difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate

• have a persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

• cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)

• have difficulty breathing or other chronic lung conditions as these could be signs of serious condition

• are elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding.

When using this product

• drowsiness or excitability (especially in children) may occur

• do not drive or engage in activities requiring alertness

• avoid alcohol

• alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• symptoms last for more than 5 days

• fever lasts for more than 3 days

• sore throat pain lasts for more than 2 days

• nervousness, dizziness, sleeplessness or new symptoms occur or symptoms worsen are accompanied by a high fever (>38°C), persistent headache or the production of thick, yellow/green phlegm.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. In Case of Overdose: Call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms

Other information:

• Read the complete carton and label before use and follow all directions.

• Do not use if bottle seal is broken or missing.

• Child resistant package.

• Store at 15 to 30°C.