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DRx ChoiceDAYTIME COLD AND FLU

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2026-07-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each softgel)


Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose


Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • ▪nasal congestion
  • ▪cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
  • ▪sore throat
  • ▪headache
  • ▪minor aches & pains
  • ▪fever
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
  • ▪trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • ▪cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • ▪persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Label information

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Quick medical attention is critical for adults & 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 room temperature
Inactive ingredients

FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol sorbitan anhydrous, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-866-467-2748

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT: This package is safety-sealed & child resistant. Use only if blisters are intact. If difficult to open, use scissors.

Label information

Distributed by: Raritan Pharmaceuticals

8 Joanna Court

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

*Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks® DayQuil™ Cold & Flu LiquiCaps™

NDC 68163-061-10

DRx Choice®

Daytime

Cold & flu relief

Acetaminophen – Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal decongestion

Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough Suppressant

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
Nasal Congestion, Sinus Pressure & Cough

10 softgels

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, distributor of Vicks® DayQuil™ Cold & Flu LiquiCaps™

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9ab47b10-b1ed-4ae1-94e8-09d50e952bb0 · Version 1
NDC: 68163-061