Label: MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD, FLU AND SORE THROAT- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled

  • NDC Code(s): 68210-4209-1
  • Packager: Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated December 14, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each caplet)

    Acetaminophen 
    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
    Guaifenesin 200 mg
    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer
    Cough suppressant
    Expectorant
    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    • for the temporary relief of the following cold/flu symptoms: • minor aches and pains • headache • sore throat • nasal congestion • cough 
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive • temporarily reduces fever

  • Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is
    10 caplets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. 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 • 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. • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

    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 • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

    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 occur • 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. 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

    • do not take more than directed
    adults and children 12 years & over• take 2 caplets every 4 hours • swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
    children under 12 yearsask a doctor

  • Other information

    store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º–30ºC (59º–86ºF)

  • Inactive Ingredients

    FD&C Yellow # 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

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

    Maximum Strength Daytime Non-Drowsy Severe Cold & Flu

    ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg / PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr 10 mg / COUGH SUPPRESSANT
    GUAIFENESIN 200 mg / EXPECTORANT
    PHENYLEPHRINE HCI 5 mg / NASAL DECONGESTANT
    • Relieves headache, fever, sore throat, minor aches & pains, cough, chest congestion, nasal/sinus congestion & sinus pressure

    10 Softgels

    Cold Flu Sore Throat

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD, FLU AND SORE THROAT 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68210-4209
    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) PHENYLEPHRINE5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize19mm
    FlavorImprint Code 341;806
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68210-4209-11 in 1 CARTON08/19/2022
    110 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01208/19/2022
    Labeler - Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC (179621011)