Label: COLD FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated March 25, 2026

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  • Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Antihistamine

  • Uses

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    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

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    adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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    child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
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    taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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    adult has 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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    to make a child sleepy
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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

    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 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
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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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    only use the dose cup provided
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    do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs

    adults & children 12 yrs & over

    30 mL every 4 hrs

    children 6 to under 12 yrs

    15 mL every 4 hrs

    children 4 to under 6 yrs

    ask a doctor

    children under 4 yrs

    do not use
  • Other information

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    each 15 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Compare To Vicks® NyQuil® Cold & Flu Active Ingredients

    Hy•Vee®

    Multi-Symptom Relief

    Cold & Flu

    Nighttime

    Acetaminophen

    Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer

    Doxylamine Succinate

    Antihistamine

    Dextromethorphan HBr

    Cough Suppressant

    ● Headache

    ● Fever, Sore Throat

    ● Minor Aches & Pains

    ● Sneezing, Runny Nose

    ● Cough

    Elderberry Flavor

    ALCOHOL FREE

    12 FL OZ (355 mL)

    cold-and-flu-label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COLD FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:42507-811
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg  in 15 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg  in 15 mL
    DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE (UNII: V9BI9B5YI2) (DOXYLAMINE - UNII:95QB77JKPL) DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE6.25 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:42507-811-40355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/10/2026
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01203/10/2026
    Labeler - HyVee Inc (006925671)
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