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Daytime Cold and Flu Relief

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
TopCo Associates, LLC
Label updated
2023-10-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient(s)

Acetaminophen 325mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Use(s)
  • 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 4 doses in 24 hrs, 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,
occurs with or is 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 drugs. 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

• liver disease • heart disease • thyroid disease • diabetes • high blood pressure
• trouble urinating due to an 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

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
• symptoms get worse or last more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
• 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 breastfeeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. In case of
overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
(1-800-222-1222) 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 4 doses in 24 hours   

adults and children 12 years & over: 2 softgels with water every 4 hours

children 4 to under 12 years: ask a doctor

children under 4 years: do not use

Other information
  • store at room temperature 20-25 °C (68-77° F)
  • do not use if blister unit is torn or open
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions/Comments

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM

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DailyMed Set ID: d592fbb8-d4bf-444e-982e-edf6fe97dce4 · Version 3
NDC: 76162-065