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QUALITY CHOICE Maximum Strength Nighttime Cold and Flu

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc.
Label updated
2025-11-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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​Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each softgel)

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

​Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant

​Uses

• temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
  • nasal congestion  • sinus congestion & pressure
  • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
  • cough to help you sleep  • minor aches & pains
  • headache   • fever  • sore throat
• runny nose & sneezing
• reduces swelling of nasal passages
• temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
• promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

​Warnings

​Liver warning: ​This product contains acetaminophen. 
Severe liver damage may occur if you take 
• more than 8 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

​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 you have
• liver disease  • heart disease  • high blood pressure  • thyroid disease  • diabetes  • glaucoma
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
• trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland

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

​When using this product
do not use more than directed
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

​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.

Label information

​Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: 
​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. 

​Directions

• take only as directed
• do not exceed 8 softgels per 24 hrs

adults & children

12 yrs & over

2 softgels with water

every 4 hrs

children 4 to under

12 yrs

ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs do not use

​Other information

​• store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)  • protect from light, heat, and moisture

​Inactive ingredients

D&C Yellow No.10, FD&C Blue No.1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

​Questions or comments?

Call 1-888-577-8033 Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm EST.

Label information

*Compare to the Active Ingredients in Vicks®​ NyQuil™ Severe Cold & Flu LiquiCaps™

Severe Multi-Symptom Relief
READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT WARNINGS AND INFORMATION

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble Company, owner of the registered trademarks Vicks®​, NyQuil™ and Liquicaps™.

Product of India

Distributed by CDMA, Inc.
Novi, MI 48375
www.qualitychoice.com
Questions: 800-935-2362

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 40413cdb-68ac-70e1-e063-6394a90a9217 · Version 2
NDC: 83324-224