Overview
- Label date
- 2023-09-18
Indications and usage
Uses Day Cold & Flu
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: o cough o nasal congestion o minor aches and pains o sore throat o headache o stuffy nose o sinus congestion and pressure
- temporarily reduces fever
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive Night Severe Cold & Flu
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: o cough o nasal congestion o minor aches and pains o sore throat o headache o sneezing o sinus congestion and pressure o runny nose o itching of the nose or throat o itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
- temporarily reduces fever
- controls cough to help you get to sleep
Purpose
s Day Cold & Flu Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant Purposes Night Severe Cold & Flu Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant Antihistamine
Dosage and administration
Directions Day Cold & Flu
- do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
- children under 12 years of age: do not use Night Severe Cold & Flu
- do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- do not take more than 8 caplets in any 24-hour period
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 4,000 mg in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash 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 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- glaucoma (Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
When using this product
this product
- do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children (Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- marked drowsiness may occur (Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- avoid alcoholic drinks (Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Night Severe Cold & Flu only)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur 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 fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Overdosage
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.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
s (in each caplet) Day Cold & Flu Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Guaifenesin 200 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Active ingredients (in each caplet) Night Severe Cold & Flu Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg Triprolidine HCl 1.25 mg
Inactive ingredients
s Day Cold & Flu colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide Inactive ingredients Night Severe Cold & Flu colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, mica, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide
Keep out of reach of children
of children.