Triprolidine

What it is used for

• temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
  • cough
  • minor aches and pains
  • sore throat
  • headache
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
• temporarily reduces fever
• controls cough to help you get to sleep

How to take it

• do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning )
• do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
• measure only with dosing cup provided
• do not use dosing cup with other products
• dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
• adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
• children under 12 years of age: do not use

While you are taking it

• do not use more than directed
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Side effects, and when to stop

• pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur
• cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Who should not take it

• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
• if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

What to say before you start

• liver disease
• glaucoma
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers

More about this medicine

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Other information

• each 20 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
• low sodium
• store at room temperature
• do not refrigerate