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Cold Head Congestion

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Label updated
2011-10-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves these common cold symptoms:
  • minor aches and pains
  • headache
  • sore throat
  • nasal congestion
  • cough
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • helps clear nasal passages
Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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 you have

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

do not use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • 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 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) Quick 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 (see Liver warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
  • take 2 caplets every 4 hours
  • do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours
  • swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve
children under 12 years
  • do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age
Other information
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, carnauba wax, flavor, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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Compare to active ingredients in Tylenol® Cold Head Congestion Daytime Caplets

Cold

Head Congestion

Pain Reliever, Cough Suppressant, Nasal Decongestant

Contains 3 Medicines:

Headache/Sore Throat – Acetaminophen

Nasal Congestion – Phenylephrine HCl

Coughing – Dextromethorphan HBr

Cool Ice® Instant Cooling Sensation

Daytime

Non-Drowsy

NDC 54868-6233-0

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Cold Head Congestion Package Label

DailyMed Set ID: 0cb0fb4f-c1c3-472a-a8d9-010d2c06d0ba · Version 1
NDC: 54868-6233