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DayTime Cold/Flu Relief

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions ■ take only as directed (see Warning) ■ do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 soft gels with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years: ask a doctor children under 4 years: do not use ■ when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: ■ nasal congestion ■cough due to to minor throat & bronchial irritation ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ minor aches and pains ■ fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: ■ nasal congestion ■cough due to to minor throat & bronchial irritation ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ minor aches and pains ■ fever Dosage and administration Directions ■ take only as directed (see Warning) ■ do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 soft gels with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years: ask a doctor children under 4 years: do not use ■ when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing.

Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: ■ nasal congestion ■cough due to to minor throat & bronchial irritation ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ minor aches and pains ■ fever Dosage and administration Directions ■ take only as directed (see Warning) ■ do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 soft gels with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years: ask a doctor children under 4 years: do not use ■ when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing. Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take ■ more than 4doses 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 skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning : If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take ■ more than 4doses 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.