Label: DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, coated

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

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each caplet)Purpose
    Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
    Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant
  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
      • nasal congestion
      • sinus congestion and pressure
      • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
      • minor aches and 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 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
    • 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.

    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
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • trouble urinating due to an 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

    Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (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

    • take only as directed (see overdose warning)
    • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours
    adults and children 12 years and overtake 2 caplets every 4 hours
    children 4 to under 12 yearsask a doctor
    children under 4 yearsdo not use

  • Other information

    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) in a dry place
    • retain carton for complete product information
  • Inactive ingredients

    colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

  • QUESTIONS

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    DISCOUNT drug mart FOOD MARKET

    NDC 53943-178-03

    †Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks® DayQuil® Severe Cold & Flu Caplet

    DAYTIME SEVERE COLD & FLU

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin

    Pain Reliever/Fever Reudcer, Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant, Expectorant

    Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains

    Nasal/Sinus Congestion & Sinus Pressure

    Cough

    Chest Congestion

    Actual Size

    24 CAPLETS

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53943-178
    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
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize19mm
    FlavorImprint Code AAA;1178
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53943-178-032 in 1 CARTON08/18/2014
    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 finalpart34108/18/2014
    Labeler - DISCOUNT DRUG MART (047741335)