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Equate Health Non Drowsy DAY Cold and Flu Plus and NIGHTTIME Cold and Flu Plus

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: minor aches and pains headache cough sore throat nasal and sinus congestion temporarily reduces fever NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine Nasal decongestant
Summary

Indications and usage Uses DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: minor aches and pains headache cough sore throat nasal and sinus congestion temporarily reduces fever NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine Nasal decongestant Dosage and administration Directions DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours.

Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: minor aches and pains headache cough sore throat nasal and sinus congestion temporarily reduces fever NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine Nasal decongestant Dosage and administration Directions DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions undefined Liver warning DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 10 softgels 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, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. 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. NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA Liver warning These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 10 softgels 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, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. 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. Do not use to sedate children. Do not use DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA 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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients in children under 12 years of age NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA 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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients in children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes cough with excessive phlegm (mucus) difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma cough with excessive phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA do not exceed recommended dosage may cause marked drowsiness avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

Monitoring

  • undefined Liver warning DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA These products contain acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 10 softgels 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, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
  • 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
Equate Health Non Drowsy DAY Cold and Flu Plus and NIGHTTIME Cold and Flu Plus (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline