Label: SEVERE COLD AND COUGH RELIEF NIGHTTIME- acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl, phenylephrine hcl liquid

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

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Updated February 11, 2023

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  • Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Antihistamine /

    Cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold
      • minor aches and pains
      • sore throat
      • headache
      • runny nose
      • sneezing
      • itchy,watery eyes due to hay fever
      • nasal and sinus congestion
      • itchy of the nose or throat 
      • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    • 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

    • to make a child sleepy
    • 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.
    • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking

    • the blood thinning drug warfarin
    • sedatives or tranquilizers

    When using this product

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

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
    • pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • new symptoms occur
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present 
    • 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 the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. 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)
    • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
    • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
    • mL=milliliter
    • keep dosing cup with product
    • adults and children 12 years and over
      • 30 mL every 4 hours
    • children under 12 years of age; do not use 
  • Other information

    • each 30 mL contains: potassium 10 mg
    • each 30 mL contains: sodium 14 mg
    • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, alcohol, citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, maltitol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate

  • Questions or comments?

    Call toll free 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to Theraflu® Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough active ingredients*

    NIGHTTIME

    Severe Cold & Cough

    Acetaminophen / Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer

    Diphenhydramine / Antihistamine / Cough Suppressant

    Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal Decongestant

    Flu & Severe Cold

    • Nasal Congestion,
    • Fever,
    • Cough,
    • Sore Throat,
    • Runny Nose,
    • Headache,
    • Body Ache

    Alcohol 10%

    For Ages 12 Years & Over

    Cherry Flavor

    FL OZ (mL)

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Health, distributor of Theraflu® Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough.

    MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR H-E-B® SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204

  • Product Label

    Acetaminophen 650 mg, Diphenhydramine HCI 25 mg, Phenylephrine HCI 10 mg

    H-E-B Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SEVERE COLD AND COUGH RELIEF  NIGHTTIME
    acetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37808-017
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 30 mL
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg  in 30 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 30 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MALTITOL (UNII: D65DG142WK)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37808-017-08245 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/31/201510/31/2025
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34110/31/201510/31/2025
    Labeler - H E B (007924756)