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Daytime Cold and Flu Max Maximum Strength Softgels

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Topco Associates, LLC
Label updated
2025-10-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (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 hrs, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily 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 is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Label information

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.

Label information

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

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 use more than directed.

Label information

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.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.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 & 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 between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
Avoid high humidity and excessive heat.
Protect from light.

Questions or comments?

1-800-373-6981 (toll-free)

Inactive ingredients

FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, MCT Oil, polyethylene glycol-400, propylene glycol, povidone, purified water,
silver sheen, sorbitol solution

Label information

Distributed by:
Topco Associates LLC
Itasca, IL 60143

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DailyMed Set ID: f7ebe482-cb22-4517-8463-3432cf60071d · Version 4
NDC: 76162-912