Label: MAXIMUM STRENGTH NIGHTTIME COLD/FLU RELIEF- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine hci capsule, liquid filled

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

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Updated December 14, 2016

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  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/ fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Antihistamine

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

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

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

    • more than 4 doses in 24 hrs, 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

    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.

    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.

    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.
    • to make a child sleep

    Ask a doctor before use if you have
    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • glaucoma
    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
    • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
    • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
    • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

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

    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

    Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. 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 - see Overdose Warning
    • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs

    adults & children 12 yrs and over

            2 softgels with water every 4 hrs

    children 4 to under 12 yrs 

            ask a doctor

    children under 4 yrs 

            do not use

    • when using other Nighttime or Daytime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing
  • Other information

    • store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat
  • Inactive ingredients

    D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol,  povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol special, and white edible ink

  • Principal Display Panel

    Maximum Strength

    Nighttime Cold/Flu Relief

    NDC 69842-071-04

    24 Softgels

    nighttime-cold-flu-carton

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MAXIMUM STRENGTH NIGHTTIME COLD/FLU RELIEF 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine hci capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-071
    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
    DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE (UNII: V9BI9B5YI2) (DOXYLAMINE - UNII:95QB77JKPL) DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE6.25 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorgreen (clear) Scoreno score
    Shapecapsule (oblong) Size21mm
    FlavorImprint Code PC22
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-071-042 in 1 CARTON12/14/2016
    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 finalpart34112/14/2016
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY, INC. (062312574)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Humanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.421293287manufacture(69842-071) , analysis(69842-071)