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DAY Cold and Flu Plus and NIGHTTIME Cold and Flu Plus

Dosage form
KIT
Labeler
PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC
Label updated
2019-12-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
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COLD & FLU FORMULA DAY NON-DROWSYActive ingredients (in each softgel)

Acetaminophen 325 mg 
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

COLD & FLU FORMULA NIGHTActive ingredients (in each softgel)

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

Purposes

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Purposes

NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant

Uses

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • cough
    • sore throat
    • nasal and sinus congestion
  • temporarily reduces fever
Uses

NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • nasal and sinus congestion
    • cough
    • sore throat
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
  • temporarily reduces fever

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULAWarnings

Liver warning

These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 10 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • 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.

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.

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.
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
  • in children under 12 years of age  

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema   

Label information

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

Label information

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage 

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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.

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs  

Label information

 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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULAWarnings

Liver warning

These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 10 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • 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.

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.

Do not use to sedate children.

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.
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
  • in children under 12 years of age  

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • glaucoma 
  • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema   

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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

When using this product

  • do not exceed recommended dosage 
  • may cause marked drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • 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

  • pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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.

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs  

Label information

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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULADirections
  • do not take more than the recommended dose
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
  • children under 12 years: do not use
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULADirections
  • do not take more than the recommended dose
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
  • children under 12 years: do not use
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULAOther information
  • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULAOther information
  • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULAInactive ingredients

FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol,  povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, and white edible ink

NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULAInactive ingredients

D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, and white edible ink

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULAQuestions or comments?

Call toll free: 1-855-215-8180

NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULAQuestions or comments?

Call toll free: 1-855-215-8180

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CVS NON-DROWSY DAY Cold & Flu Plus and NIGHTTIME Cold & Flu Plus

NDC 51013-118-08

*Compare to the active ingredients in Alka-Seltzer PLUS® Day and Night Cold and Flu Formula

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DailyMed Set ID: 3a27b39c-5241-4e88-83cf-cd9c675a3ff5 · Version 2
NDC: 51013-118