Label: DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU RELIEF- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl solution

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

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Updated July 29, 2022

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  • Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Guaifenesin 200 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

    nasal congestion
    sinus congestion and pressure
    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    minor aches and pains
    headache
    fever
    sore throat
    reduces swelling of nasal passages
    temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
    promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
    helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
  • Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

    adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
    child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
    taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    adult has 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
    thyroid disease
    diabetes
    high blood pressure
    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, chronic bronchitis, 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
    pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts 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: 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

    take only as directed – see Overdose warning
    only use the dose cup provided
    do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs

    adults & children 12 yrs & over

    30 mL every 4 hrs

    children 6 to under 12 yrs

    15 mL every 4 hrs

    children 4 to under 6 yrs

    ask a doctor

    children under 4 yrs

    do not use

    Other information

    each 15 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    butylated hydroxyanisole, edetate disodium, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, glycerin, menthol, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, xanthan gum

    Questions?

    1-800-719-9260

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    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    SEVERE COLD & FLU RELIEF

    DAYTIME

    ACETAMINOPHEN

    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr

    GUAIFENESIN

    PHENYLEPHRINE HCl

    PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER

    COUGH SUPPRESSANT

    EXPECTORANT

    NASAL DECONGESTANT

    NON-DROWSY

    12 FL OZ (355 mL)

    603-83-severe-cold-and-flu-relief
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU RELIEF 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11822-0710
    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
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg  in 15 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (UNII: REK4960K2U)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 3980JIH2SW)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorORANGE (clear) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorFRUIT, MENTHOLImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11822-0710-1355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/18/2014
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34106/18/2014
    Labeler - Rite Aid Corporation (014578892)