SINUTAB® Sinus Caplets

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SINUTAB® Sinus Caplets

SINUTAB® Sinus Caplets

Product Description

  • Non-drowsy formula
  • Aspirin-free formula
  • Temporary relief of headache, nasal congestion, sinus pressure and congestion



Available in:

24 Coated Caplets*

*Capsule-Shaped Tablets

 


 

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients (in each caplet) Purpose

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Pain reliever

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Nasal decongestant

Uses

  • for the temporary relief of:
    • sinus congestion and pressure
    • headache
    • minor aches and pains
    • nasal congestion

 

Warnings

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


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


Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.


When using this product do not exceed recommended dose.


Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • pain or nasal congestion 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

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.


Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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 take more than directed (see overdose warning)

adults and children 12 years and over

  • take 2 caplets every 4 hours

  • do not exceed 12 caplets in 24 hours

children under 12 years

do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage

Other information

  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, corn starch, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide.

Questions or Comments?

call 1-800-223-0182
 
 

 

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