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Topcare Cold

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

  • 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.
  • to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product

  • 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
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion, 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 rash or headache that lasts

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Do not use

  • 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.
  • to make a child sleepy

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • glaucoma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion, 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 rash or headache that lasts

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

  • 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion 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 rash or headache that lasts

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Do not use

  • 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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion 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 rash or headache that lasts

These could be signs of a serious condition.

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these common cold symptoms:
  • headache
  • nasal congestion
  • minor aches and pains
  • cough
  • sore throat
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • sneezing and runny nose
  • helps clear nasal passages
  • relieves cough to help you sleep
  • temporarily relieves these common cold symptoms:
  • headache
  • nasal congestion
  • minor aches and pains
  • cough
  • sore throat
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • helps clear nasal passages

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Topcare Cold Manufacturers

  • Topco Associates Llc
    Topcare Cold | Topco Associates Llc
    No Recall

    Topcare Cold | Topco Associates Llc

    Topcare Cold | Topco Associates Llc
    do not take more than directed (see Liver warning) do not take the Day and Night caplets at the same time do not take more than a total of 12 caplets in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4-6 hours swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve children under 12 years do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age do not take more than directed (see Liver warning) do not take the Day and Night caplets at the same time do not take more than a total of 12 caplets in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve children under 12 years

    do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age

  • Topco Associates Llc
    Topcare Cold | Topco Associates Llc
    No Recall

    Topcare Cold | Topco Associates Llc

    Topcare Cold | Topco Associates Llc
    • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use • do not give more than directed (see Liver warning) • shake well before using • find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. • use only with enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device. • if needed, repeat dose every 4-6 hours while symptoms last • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours • do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor

    Weight (lb)

    Age (yr)

    Dose (tsp or mL)

    under 36 lbs

    under 4 years

    do not use

    36-47 lbs

    4-5 years

    do not use unless directed by a doctor

    48-95 lbs

    6-11 years

    2 tsp or 10 mL

    Attention: Use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

  • Topco Associates Llc
    Topcare Cold | Topco Associates Llc
    No Recall

    Topcare Cold | Topco Associates Llc

    Topcare Cold | Topco Associates Llc
    • do not take more than directed (see Liver warning)

    adults and children 12 years and over

    • take 2 caplets every 4 hours • swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours

    children under 12 years

    ask a doctor