Label: EQUATE MAXIMUM STRENGTH DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU SOFTGELS- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled

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

Drug Label Information

Updated September 9, 2025

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each softgel)

    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 & pressure
      • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
      • minor aches & 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 you take
    • more than 8 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
    • 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.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have
    • liver disease • heart disease • diabetes
    • high blood pressure • thyroid disease
    • trouble urinating due to 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 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.
    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
     • do not exceed 8 softgels per 24 hr

     adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 softgels with water every 4 hrs
     children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor
     children under 4 yrs do not use

  • Other information

    • store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)  • protect from light, heat, and moisture

  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Compare to Vicks® DayQuil™ Severe Cold & Flu LiquiCaps™ active ingredients*

    Relief of:
    • Headache, fever, sore throat, minor aches and pains
    • Nasal/sinus congestion and sinus pressure
    • Chest congestion
    • Cough

    Satisfaction Guaranteed
    For more information call 1-888-287-1915 or visit Walmart.com/help

    DISTRIBUTED BY:
    Walmart Inc.,
    Bentonville, AR 72716
    PRODUCT OF INDIA
    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by The Procter & Gamble Company, owner of the registered trademarks Vicks® DayQuil™ LiquiCaps™.

    READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT WARNINGS AND INFORMATION

    TEMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OR TAMPERING.

  • Packaging

    equate Day Time Severe Cold & Flu

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUATE MAXIMUM STRENGTH DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU SOFTGELS 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79903-386
    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) GUAIFENESIN200 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize19mm
    FlavorImprint Code A13
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79903-386-242 in 1 CARTON09/10/2025
    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 DrugM01209/10/2025
    Labeler - WALMART INC. (051957769)