Label: SUDAFED PE HEAD CONGESTION PLUS FLU SEVERE- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, film coated

  • NDC Code(s): 50580-450-01
  • Packager: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated January 8, 2024

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each tablet)Purposes
    Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
    Guaifenesin 100 mgExpectorant
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:
      • nasal congestion
      • headache
      • minor aches and pains
      • cough
      • sore throat
      • sinus congestion and pressure
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make coughs more productive
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

    Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. 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:

    • 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 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.
    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product do not exceed recommended dose

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
    • pain, cough or nasal congestion 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.

    Overdose warning

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    adults and children 12 years and over
    • take 2 tablets every 4 hours
    • do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours
    children under 12 yearsask a doctor
  • Other information

    • contains FD&C yellow no. 5 aluminum lake (tartrazine) as a color additive
    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • do not use if carton or blister unit is opened or broken
  • Inactive ingredients

    carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C yellow no. 5 aluminum lake (tartrazine), FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    PREVIOUSLY SUDAFED PE ® PRESSURE + PAIN + COLD
    NDC 50580-450-01

    SUDAFED PE®

    HEAD CONGESTION
    + FLU SEVERE

    Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin,
    Phenylephrine HCl, Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer,
    Cough Suppressant, Expectorant, Nasal Decongestant

    actual
    size

    • SINUS PRESSURE
    • HEADACHE
    • SORE THROAT
    • COUGH
    • CHEST CONGESTION

    24 TABLETS

    NON-DROWSY

    Principal Display Panel
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SUDAFED PE HEAD CONGESTION PLUS FLU SEVERE 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50580-450
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN100 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 (UNII: I753WB2F1M)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    ALUMINUM OXIDE (UNII: LMI26O6933)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 9XZ8H6N6OH)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize19mm
    FlavorImprint Code SUPE;WL92
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50580-450-012 in 1 CARTON06/17/2019
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01206/17/2019
    Labeler - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (878046358)