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DAY TIME COLD and FLU FORMULA

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC
Label updated
2019-12-11
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 hydrobromide 10 mg

Phenylephrine hydrochloride  5 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses
  • 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
Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains 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.

Directions
  • 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
Other information

store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DAY TIME COLD & FLU FORMULA  20SOFTGELS

NDC 51013-143-08

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

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c962ac73-6aa0-4354-a614-966bf270d1c3 · Version 2
NDC: 51013-143