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Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Phenylephrine

OTC Oral RxCUI 1659960
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
Label date
2026-09-08

Indications and usage

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
  • minor aches and pains
  • minor sore throat pain
  • headache
  • nasal and sinus congestion
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy nose or throat
  • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • temporarily reduces fever

Purpose

s Pain reliever / fever reducer Antihistamine / Cough Suppressant Nasal Decongestant

Dosage and administration

Directions

  • do not use more than directed
  • take every 4 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Age Dose adults and children 12 years of age and over one packet children under 12 years of age do not use
  • dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10 - 15 minutes.
  • if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating, Do not overheat.

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:
  • 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

  • in a child under 12 years of age
  • if you are allergic to acetaminophen
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or a pharmacist.
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
  • 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 a 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
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma or chronic bronchitis
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

this product

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur
  • pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. There could be signs of a serious condition.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast- feeding, ask a health care professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

s (in each packet) Acetaminophen 650 mg Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg

Inactive ingredients

s citric acid, FD& C Yellow No. 6, flavors, maltodextrin, potassium chloride, silica, sucralose, sucrose,

Storage and handling

Other information

  • each packet contains: potassium 6 mg
  • store at room temperature. Protect from excessive heat and moisture.

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 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.