Label: CVS NIGHTTIME COLD- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate, and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated August 14, 2026

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    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Acetaminophen 650 mg
    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
    Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg
    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

    Pain reliever/fever reducer
    Cough suppressant
    Antihistamine
    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

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    nasal congestion
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    sinus congestion & pressure
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    cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
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    cough to help you sleep
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    minor aches & pains
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    headache
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    fever
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    sore throat
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    runny nose & sneezing
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    reduces swelling of nasal passages
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    temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
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    promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
  • Warnings

    Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

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    more than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
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    with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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    3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    Allergy Alert:

    Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

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    Skin reddening
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    Blisters
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    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

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    with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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    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.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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    taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product

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    do not use more than directed
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    excitability may occur, especially in children
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    marked drowsiness may occur
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    avoid alcoholic drinks
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    be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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    alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
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    pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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    fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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    redness or swelling is present
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    new symptoms occur
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    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.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 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

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

    adults & children 12 yrs & over

    30 mL every 4 hrs

    children 4 to under 12 yrs

    ask a doctor

    children under 4 yrs

    do not use


  • Other information

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    each 30 mL contains: sodium 81 mg
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    Store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, D&C Yellow No. 10, disodium edetate, FD&C Blue No. 1, flavor, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose

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    *Compare to the active ingredients in VICKS® NyQuil™ Severe + VapoCOOL™

    NDC 51316-641-12

    NightTime
    Cold & Flu Relief

    Acetaminophen- Pain reliever/Fever reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr – Cough suppressant

    Doxylamine Succinate - Antihistamine

    Phenylephrine HCl – Nasal decongestant
    For Relief of

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    Minor Aches & Pains, Fever
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    Nasal Congestion & Sinus Pressure
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    Sneezing, Runny Nose
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    Cough

    12 FL OZ (354 ml)

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, distributor of Vicks®NyQuil™ Severe+ VapoCOOL™

    CVS NightTime Cold & Flu Cold Relief
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS NIGHTTIME COLD 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate, and phenylephrine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-641
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 30 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg  in 30 mL
    DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE (UNII: V9BI9B5YI2) (DOXYLAMINE - UNII:95QB77JKPL) DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE12.5 mg  in 30 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 30 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorORANGEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-641-12354 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/09/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01001/09/2023
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY (062312574)