DAYTIME NIGHTIME SEVERE COLD- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, diphenhydramine hydrochloride
CVS Pharmacy
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Active ingredients (in each caplet) DAY TIME COLD & FLU
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purposes - Day Time
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
Active ingredients (in each caplet) NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purposes - Night Time
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
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- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
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- cough
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- minor aches and pains
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- headache
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- nasal congestion
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- sore throat
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- sinus congestion and pressure
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- runny nose (NIGHT TIME only)
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- sneezing (NIGHT TIME only)
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- itching of the nose or throat (NIGHT TIME only)
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- itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever (NIGHT TIME only)
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- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (DAY TIME only)
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- controls cough to help you get to sleep
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- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: These products contain 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 these products
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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- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (NIGHT TIME only)
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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 these products.
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to these products or any of their ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- liver disease
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- heart disease
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- diabetes
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- high blood pressure
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- thyroid disease
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- glaucoma (NIGHT TIME only)
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- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT TIME only)
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- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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- taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT TIME only)
When using these products
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do not use more than directed
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- excitability may occur, especially in children (NIGHT TIME only)
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- marked drowsiness may occur (NIGHT TIME only)
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- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (NIGHT TIME only)
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- avoid alcoholic drinks (NIGHT TIME only)
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- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (NIGHT TIME only)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
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- pain, nasal congestion 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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do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
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- do not take more than 10 caplets in any 24-hour period
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- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
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- children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
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each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg (DAY TIME COLD & FLU only)
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients (DAY TIME COLD & FLU)
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Inactive ingredients (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU)
crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
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Compare to the active ingredients in Mucinex® Fast-Max® Day Time & Night Time
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Daytime
Severe Cold
Acetaminophen
Pain reliever, Fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr
Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin – Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl
Nasal decongestant
MULTI-SYMPTOM
Controls cough
Thins & loosens mucus
Relieves nasal & chest congestion
Relieves aches, fever & sore throat
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Actual Size
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Nighttime
Severe Cold
Acetaminophen
Pain reliever, Fever reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl
Antihistamine, Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl
Nasal decongestant
MULTI-SYMPTOM
Controls cough
Relieves runny nose & sneezing
Relieves nasal congestion
Relieves aches, fever & sore throat
FOR AGES 12+
Actual Size
20 DAYTIME CAPLETS & 10 NIGHTTIME CAPLETS
TOTAL 30 CAPLETS