Label: SEVERE COLD AND COUGH DAYTIME- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution

  • NDC Code(s): 68163-540-06
  • Packager: RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated September 27, 2025

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  • Active ingredients (in each packet)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
    • minor aches and pains
    • minor sore throat pain
    • headache
    • nasal and sinus congestion
    • 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

    • in a child under 12 years of age
    • if you are allergic to acetaminophen
    • 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
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product

    • do not exceed recommended dosage

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur
    • pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • 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 (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • do not use more than directed
    • take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.

    Age

    Dose

    adults and children 12 years of age and over

    one packet

    children under 12 years of age

    do not use

    • dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
    • if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
  • Other information

    • each packet contains:potassium 6 mg
    • store at room temperature. Protect product from heat and moisture.
  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, FD& C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, maltodextrin, potassium chloride, silica, sucralose, sucrose.

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    NDC# 68163-540-06

    Compare to the active ingredients in Theraflu® Daytime Severe Cold & Cough*

    Day Time

    Severe Cold & Cough

    Acetaminophen

    Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr

    Cough Suppressant

    Phenylephrine HCl

    Nasal Decongestant

    • Aspartame free
    • Sodium free

    Relieves

    • Body Ache
    • Cough
    • Fever
    • Headache
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Sore Throat Pain

    6 PACKETS

    BERRY FLAVOR

    Infused With Menthol & Green Tea Flavor

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE INNER SEALED PACKET IF TORN

    Manufactured by:

    Raritan Pharmaceuticals

    8 Joanna Court,

    East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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

    DRx Choice Severe Cold & Cough Berry Flavor
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SEVERE COLD AND COUGH   DAYTIME
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68163-540
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 660YQ98I10)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (mixture of white to light to dark red particles) , redScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRY, MENTHOLImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68163-540-066 in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/14/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01203/14/2019
    Labeler - RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC (127602287)