Label: LEADER NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate solution

  • NDC Code(s): 70000-0184-1, 70000-0184-2
  • Packager: Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)

    Acetaminophen 650 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg

    Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Antihistamine

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

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    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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    sore throat
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    headache
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    minor aches and pains
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    fever
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    runny nose and sneezing
  • Warnings

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

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    more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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    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 nonprescription). 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.
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    if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    liver disease
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    glaucoma
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    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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    a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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    persistent or chronic cough 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

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    taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product

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    excitability may occur, especially in children
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    marked drowsiness may occur
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    avoid alcoholic drinks
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    be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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    alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    pain 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 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: 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

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    take only as directed – see Overdose warning
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    use dose cup
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    do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs

    adults & children 12 yrs & over

    30 mL every 6 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 38 mg
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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C green no. 3, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Maximum Strength

    Nighttime

    Cold & Flu

    Acetaminophen | Dextromethorphan HBr

    Doxylamine Succinate

    Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer

    Cough Suppressant

    Antihistamine

    Original Flavor

    COMPARE TO VICKS® NYQUIL® COLD & FLU active ingredients

    Relief of:

    Aches, Fever, Cough

    Sore Throat, Sneezing

    Runny Nose

    100% Money Back Guarantee

    ALCOHOL 10%

    8 FL OZ (237 mL)

    Leader Nighttime Cold & Flu image
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LEADER NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70000-0184
    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 HYDROBROMIDE30 mg  in 30 mL
    DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE (UNII: V9BI9B5YI2) (DOXYLAMINE - UNII:95QB77JKPL) DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE12.5 mg  in 30 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C GREEN NO. 3 (UNII: 3P3ONR6O1S)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (UNII: XY6UN3QB6S)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorGREEN (clear, bright green) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorFRUIT (anise / cooling menthol aroma) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70000-0184-1237 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/15/2016
    2NDC:70000-0184-2355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/15/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/15/2016
    Labeler - Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader (063997360)
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