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

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

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Updated October 13, 2022

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  • Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)

    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
      • headache
      • nasal congestion
      • sore throat
      • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

    Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may inclide:

    • skin reddening
    • blisters
    • rash

    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

    • more than 6 doses (12 tablespoons or 180 mL) 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

    • 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. 
    • with any other product containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • diabetes
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    • cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough 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 use more than directed (see overdose warning)

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur 
    • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
    • cough comes back or occurs with a fever, 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 the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately. 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 (see overdose warning)
    • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
    • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device.
    • mL= milliliter
    • keep dosing cup with product
    • adults and children 12 years and over
      • 30 mL every 4 hours
    • chlldren under 12 years of age: do not use 
  • Other information

    • each 30 mL contains: sodium 16 mg 
    • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, alcohol, citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, maltito, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate

  • Questions or comments?

     Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    Daytime Relief

    Flu & Severe Cold

    Acetaminophen

    Pain reliever, fever reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr

    Cough suppressant

    Phenylephrine HCl

    Nasal decongestant

    Relief of:

    Nasal congestion; cough; fever; body ache; sore throat; headache

    Alcohol Content: 10%

    Cherry Flavor

    For ages 12 & over

    FL OZ (mL)

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND OR UNDER  CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    Failure to follow the drug facts warnings could result in serious consequences.

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., distributor of Theraflu® Daytime Severe Cold & cough.

  • Product Label

    Acetaminophen 650 mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg, Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

    CVS Flu & Severe Cold Liquid

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    FLU AND SEVERE COLD  DAYTIME RELIEF
    acetaminohpen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-926
    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
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg  in 30 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MALTITOL (UNII: D65DG142WK)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-926-08245 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/31/201512/27/2024
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34105/31/201512/27/2024
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)