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Cold and Flu Daytime Nighttime

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion cough sore throat sinus congestion and pressure runny nose and sneezing (nighttime only) itching of the nose or throat (nighttime only) itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever (nighttime only) helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (daytime only) controls cough to help you get to sleep temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion cough sore throat sinus congestion and pressure runny nose and sneezing (nighttime only) itching of the nose or throat (nighttime only) itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever (nighttime only) helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (daytime only) controls cough to help you get to sleep temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion cough sore throat sinus congestion and pressure runny nose and sneezing (nighttime only) itching of the nose or throat (nighttime only) itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever (nighttime only) helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (daytime only) controls cough to help you get to sleep temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours 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: blisters rash skin reddening 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. with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (nighttime only) Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease thyroid disease diabetes liver disease high blood pressure difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (nighttime only) glaucoma (nighttime only) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers (nighttime only) When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children (nighttime only) marked drowsiness may occur (nighttime only) avoid alcoholic beverages (nighttime only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (nighttime only) use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (nighttime only) Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur 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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Do not take DAYTIME and NIGHTTIME products at the same time.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours 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: blisters rash skin reddening 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
Cold and Flu Daytime Nighttime (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline