Label: CVS DAYTIME COLD AND FLU RELIEF- acetaminohpen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin phenylephrine hcl liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated August 18, 2026

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  • Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg

    Guaifenesin 400 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

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    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 and bronchial irritation
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    minor aches and pains
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    headache
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    fever
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    sore throat
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    reduce 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
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    help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make cough more productive
  • 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 hrs which is maximum daily amount for this product
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    taken 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 non-prescription). 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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    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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    persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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    a sodium-restricted diet

    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

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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 a 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 (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

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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 hours

    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, flavors, glycerin, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

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

    NDC 51316-727-12

    Day Time

    Cold & Flu Relief 

    Acetaminophen - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr - Cough Suppressant

    Phenylephrine HCI - Nasal decongestant

    For Relieves of

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    Minor Aches & Pains, Fever
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    Nasal congestion & Sinus Pressure
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    Cough
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    Chest congestion

    12 FL OZ (354 mL)

    DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SHRINK BAND IS MISSING OR BROKEN

    Distributed by:

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

    CVS Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Liquid 12 Fl oz (354 mL)
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS DAYTIME COLD AND FLU RELIEF 
    acetaminohpen, dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-727
    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
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN400 mg  in 30 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 30 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    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)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-727-12354 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 DrugM01201/09/2023
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY (062312574)