Medique® Decorel Forte

Cough, Cold & Flu Relief


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New formula replaces Decorel Forte Plus

Product Information

Fast relief from congestion, nasal secretions and coughs associated with common cold and upper respiratory conditions. Relieves aches and pains associated with colds & flu. Reduces fever.

  • Unit dose, tamper-evident packets
  • Medique @Home is packaged in child-resistant mylar
 

Each caplet contains:
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBR 10 mg
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

 

Available in the following package sizes:
100 (50 x 2's) - Item 73533

 

 

Drug Facts Information

Ingredients

Active ingredient (in each caplet): Acetaminophen 325 mg
Purpose: Pain reliever/ fever reducer

Active ingredient (in each caplet): Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg
Purpose: Cough suppressant

Active ingredient (in each caplet): Guaifenesin 100 mg
Purpose: Expectorant

Active ingredient (in each caplet): Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose: Nasal decongestant


Inactive ingredients
corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C yellow # 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Uses

Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
■ headache
■ nasal congestion
■ cough
■ minor aches and pains
■ sore throat
■ sinus congestion and pressure
■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Temporarily reduces fever.

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
■ more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
■ blisters
■ rash
■ skin reddening
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of the ingredients.
■ 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
■ difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
■ persistent or chronic cough that lasts as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema


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


When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.


Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
■ pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts for more than 7 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts for 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). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

■ do not take more than directed

Adults and children: (12 years and over)
■ take 2 caplets with water every 4 hours
■ do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours.
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other Information

■ store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F))
TAMPER EVIDENT child resistant packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets

 

Questions or comments? Please contact us at 1-800-634-7680

Medique Products takes great care to ensure that the product you take is completely safe. This website contains current product information as of 5/1/24 and may differ from the information on the product packaging you may have.