Contac Cold-Flu Max Strength (phenylephrine HCl/acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine)

Amphetamines/Anorexiants/Stimulants Oral Tablet

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

USES: This combination medication is used to temporarily treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Decongestants help relieve stuffy nose, sinus, and ear congestion symptoms. Acetaminophen (APAP) is a non-aspirin pain reliever and fever reducer.

Antihistamines help relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor.

Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects.

To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section).

Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).

Generic name: phenylephrine HCl/acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine
Drug class: Amphetamines/Anorexiants/Stimulants
Therapeutic class: Respiratory Therapy Agents

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Contac Cold-Flu Max Strength:

  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Rhinorrhea
  • Sinus Headache

Also known as: Allergy Eye Itch, Atopic Conjunctivitis, Itchy Eyes Due To Allergies, Nasal Stuffiness, Ocular Itching Due To Allergies, Sinus Pain.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Allergic conjunctivitis
H10.1ICD10CMAcute atopic conjunctivitis
H10.10ICD10CMAcute atopic conjunctivitis, unspecified eye
H10.11ICD10CMAcute atopic conjunctivitis, right eye
H10.12ICD10CMAcute atopic conjunctivitis, left eye
H10.13ICD10CMAcute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral
H10.44ICD10CMVernal conjunctivitis
H10.45ICD10CMOther chronic allergic conjunctivitis
H16.26ICD10CMVernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement
H16.261ICD10CMVernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, right eye
H16.262ICD10CMVernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, left eye
H16.263ICD10CMVernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, bilateral
H16.269ICD10CMVernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, unspecified eye
Allergic rhinitis
J30.1ICD10CMAllergic rhinitis due to pollen
J30.2ICD10CMOther seasonal allergic rhinitis
J30.5ICD10CMAllergic rhinitis due to food
J30.8ICD10CMOther allergic rhinitis
J30.81ICD10CMAllergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
J30.89ICD10CMOther allergic rhinitis
J30.9ICD10CMAllergic rhinitis, unspecified
Flu-like symptoms
J02.9ICD10CMAcute pharyngitis, unspecified
R05ICD10CMCough
R05.1ICD10CMAcute cough
R05.2ICD10CMSubacute cough
R05.9ICD10CMCough, unspecified
R09.81ICD10CMNasal congestion
R50.9ICD10CMFever, unspecified
R53.1ICD10CMWeakness
R53.81ICD10CMOther malaise
R53.83ICD10CMOther fatigue
R68.83ICD10CMChills (without fever)
Nasal congestion
R09.81ICD10CMNasal congestion
Rhinorrhea
R09.82ICD10CMPostnasal drip
Sinus headache
R51ICD10CMHeadache
R51.9ICD10CMHeadache, unspecified

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data