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Daytime Non-Drowsy Cold and Flu

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions Take only as directed—see Overdose warning . do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours. adults and children 12 years of age and over swallow 2 softgels with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years of age ask a doctor children under 4 years of age 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 minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches/pains fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches/pains fever Dosage and administration Directions Take only as directed—see Overdose warning . do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours. adults and children 12 years of age and over swallow 2 softgels with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years of age ask a doctor children under 4 years of age 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 4 doses 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, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see a doctor promptly.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation sore throat headache minor aches/pains fever Dosage and administration Directions Take only as directed—see Overdose warning . do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours. adults and children 12 years of age and over swallow 2 softgels with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years of age ask a doctor children under 4 years of age 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 4 doses 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, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease thyroid disease diabetes high blood pressure 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are 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 breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults and for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4 doses 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, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
Daytime Non-Drowsy Cold and Flu (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline