Active ingredients (in each softgel)
Equate Health COLD & FLU FORMULA DAY NON-DROWSY
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
Equate Health COLD & FLU FORMULA NIGHT
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
Purposes
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
minor aches and pains
headache
cough
sore throat
nasal and sinus congestion
temporarily reduces fever
NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
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Liver warning
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 10 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- 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.
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.
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
Liver warning
These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 10 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- 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.
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.
Do not use to sedate children.
Do not use
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
- 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
- in children under 12 years of age
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
- 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
- in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- may cause marked drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
- pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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.
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
NIGHTTIME COLD &FLU FORMULA
- pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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.
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
Directions
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
- do not take more than the recommended dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: do not use
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
- do not take more than the recommended dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: do not use
Inactive ingredients
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
FD&C Red# 40, FD&C Yellow# 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan, titanium dioxide
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene, glycol-400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sorbitol
sorbitan, sodium hydroxide, titanium dioxide
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Equate NON-DROWSY DAY Cold & Flu Formula and NIGHTTIME Cold & Flu Formula 20ct
Compare to the active ingredients in
Alka-Seltzer PLUS® Day and Night Cold and Flu Formula*
NON-DROWSY DAY
Cold & Flu Formula
ACETAMINOPHEN- Pain reliever; Fever reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr - Cough suppressant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCI - Nasal decongestant
Relieves:
Nasal congestion; Cough;
Headache & body ache;
Sore throat; Sinus pressure
12 SOFTGELS
NIGHTTIME
Cold & Flu Formula
ACETAMINOPHEN- Pain reliever; Fever reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr - Cough suppressant
DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE - Antihistamine
PHENYLEPHRINE HCI - Nasal decongestant
Relieves:
Nasal congestion; Cough;
Headache & body ache;
Sore throat; Runny nose
8 SOFTGELS
THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT AND
TAMPER-EVIDENT PACKAGE. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer
Healthcare LLC, owner of the registered trademark
Alka-Seltzer PLUS® Day and Night Cold and Flu Formula
