CF Pill – red round, 7mm
A red, round pill bearing the imprint CF is identified as Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu, which contains 325 mg of acetaminophen and 2 mg of chlorpheniramine maleate. Schering-Plough HealthCare Products provides it.
Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu is a medication that is part of the upper respiratory combination class and is used to treat allergic rhinitis, cold symptoms, rhinorrhea, and influenza. The medicine has not been categorized by the FDA as risky during pregnancy. The restricted Substances Act (CSA) does not classify Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu acetaminophen 325 mg / chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg as a restricted substance.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Availability | Over the counter |
| Drug Class | Upper respiratory combinations |
| Pregnancy Category | N – Not classified |
| CSA Schedule | Not a controlled drug |
| Labeler / Supplier | Schering-Plough HealthCare Products |
USES
Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine are combined in coricidin. Acetaminophen lowers fever and relieves discomfort. An antihistamine called chlorpheniramine lowers the body’s natural histamine levels. The symptoms of histamine include runny nose, watery eyes, itching, and sneezing.
Headache, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and fever or pain from allergies, the flu, or the common cold are all treated with coricidin.
Other uses for coricidin that are not covered in this drug guide are also possible.
WARNINGS
Never take more coricidin than is advised. Acetaminophen overdoses can harm your liver or even result in death.
If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day or have ever had liver illness, consult a doctor before taking any medication that contains acetaminophen.
Rarely, acetaminophen can result in a serious skin response. If your skin becomes red or if you develop a rash that becomes blistering and peeling, stop taking Coricidin and contact your doctor immediately.
Before using any other medication for a cold, allergies, discomfort, or sleep, consult a physician or pharmacist. Acetaminophen, often known as APAP, is a common ingredient in combination medications. Combining some products can result in an overdose of acetaminophen, which can be lethal.
SIDE EFFECTS
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Coricidin: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. This could occur even if you have taken acetaminophen in the past and had no reaction. Stop taking Coricidin and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. If you have this type of reaction, you should never again take any medicine that contains acetaminophen. Stop using the medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats; confusion, severe dizziness or drowsiness; tremor, restless muscle
