Label: DG HEALTH COLD MAX- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine hcl solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated December 19, 2018

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  • Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Antihistamine

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms:
    minor aches and pains
    headache
    sore throat
    nasal congestion
    runny nose and sneezing
    cough
    sinus congestion and pressure
    helps clear nasal passages
    relieves cough to help you sleep
    temporarily reduces fever
  • 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:

    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
    a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    glaucoma
    persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, 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
    taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • When using this product

    do not exceed recommended dose
    excitability may occur, especially in children
    marked drowsiness may occur
    alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
    avoid alcoholic drinks
    be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • 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.

    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

    do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
    mL = milliliter
    use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

    adults and children 12 years and over

    take 30 mL in the dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last
    do not take more than 150 mL in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

    children under 12 years

    ask a doctor

  • Other information

    each 15 mL contains: sodium 5 mg
    store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose

  • Questions or comments?

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DG HEALTH COLD MAX 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine hcl solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55910-719
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg  in 15 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg  in 15 mL
    DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE (UNII: V9BI9B5YI2) (DOXYLAMINE - UNII:95QB77JKPL) DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE6.25 mg  in 15 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBLUEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMINTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55910-719-34240 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/20/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34105/20/2016
    Labeler - Dolgencorp, LLC (068331990)