Indications and uses
temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms: minor aches and pains headache sore throat nasal congestion fever cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Daytime Cold Flu
- Manufacturer
- P & L Development, LLC
- Effective date
- 2018-12-20
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-02 00:39:58
Label at a glance#
ProductDaytime Cold Flu multi Symptom
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure10 sections
Dosage and administration
do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning) do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or dissolve children under 12 years: do not use when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredients (in each softgel)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- sore throat
- nasal congestion
- fever
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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
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
- 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- diabetes
- heart disease
- thyroid disease
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product,
do not exceed recommended dosage.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
- 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.
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 can cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 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 4 doses in 24 hours
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours
- swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or dissolve
- children under 12 years: do not use
- when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing
Other information
- store between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients
butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene,carminic acid, edible white ink, D&C yellow #10 FD&C red #40*, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium metabisulfite*, sorbitan, sorbitol
*may contain this ingredient
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Principal Display Panel
Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks® DayQuil® LiquiCaps®†
non-drowsy multi-symptom
day time cold & flu relief
- Acetaminophen 325 mg pain reliever / fever reducer
- dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg cough suppressant
- phenylephrine HCI 5 mg nasal decongestant
alcohol-free
antihistamine-free
SOFTGELS**
(**liquid-Filled capsules)
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by The Procter & Gamble Company. Vicks®, DayQuil®, and LiquiCaps® are registered trademarks of The Procter & Gamble Company.
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.
KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.
Distributed by:
PL Developments
200 Hicks Street
Westbury, NY 11590
Product Label
DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACETAMINOPHEN | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 362O9ITL9D | 1 | |
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 9D2RTI9KYH | 1 | |
| PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 04JA59TNSJ | 1 | |
| ACETAMINOPHEN | ACTIVE MOIETY | 362O9ITL9D | 1 | |
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN | ACTIVE MOIETY | 7355X3ROTS | 1 | |
| PHENYLEPHRINE | ACTIVE MOIETY | 1WS297W6MV | 1 | |
| BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | REK4960K2U | 1 | |
| BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 1P9D0Z171K | 1 | |
| CARMINIC ACID | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | CID8Z8N95N | 1 | |
| D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 35SW5USQ3G | 1 | |
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | WZB9127XOA | 1 | |
| FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | H77VEI93A8 | 1 | |
| GELATIN | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 2G86QN327L | 1 | |
| GLYCERIN | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | PDC6A3C0OX | 1 | |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 3WJQ0SDW1A | 1 | |
| POVIDONES | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | FZ989GH94E | 1 | |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 6DC9Q167V3 | 1 | |
| SODIUM METABISULFITE | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 4VON5FNS3C | 1 | |
| SORBITAN | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 6O92ICV9RU | 1 | |
| SORBITOL | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 506T60A25R | 1 | |
| WATER | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 059QF0KO0R | 1 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Daytime Cold Flu multi Symptom
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN
- PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- PHENYLEPHRINE
- BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
- BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE
- FD&C RED NO. 40
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- GELATIN
- GLYCERIN
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- POVIDONE
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- WATER
- SORBITAN
- SORBITOL
- CARMINIC ACID
- SODIUM METABISULFITE
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 59726-468 | 59726-468-08, 59726-468-24 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
Inactive ingredient matches#
Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.
| DailyMed ingredient | IID ingredient | UNII | Dosage form / route | Potency | Maximum daily exposure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SPRAY, METERED / NASAL | 13 mg | ||
| BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | 1P9D0Z171K | SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / ORAL | 0.1 mg/1ml | ||
| POVIDONES | POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | TABLET / ORAL | 216 mg | ||
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 2.22 mg | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | CAPSULE, COATED / ORAL | 14.21 mg | ||
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SPRAY / NASAL | 5 mg | ||
| GELATIN | GELATIN | 2G86QN327L | TABLET, SUGAR COATED / ORAL | NA | ||
| SODIUM METABISULFITE | SODIUM METABISULFITE | 4VON5FNS3C | SOLUTION / OPHTHALMIC | 0.2 %w/w | ||
| BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | 1P9D0Z171K | SWAB / TOPICAL | 0.5 %w/w | ||
| POVIDONES | POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | TROCHE / ORAL | 30 mg | ||
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | GUM, CHEWING / BUCCAL | 48 mg | ||
| BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE | BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE | REK4960K2U | SUPPOSITORY / RECTAL | 1 mg | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SUPPOSITORY / RECTAL | 440 mg | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 265 mg | ||
| SODIUM METABISULFITE | SODIUM METABISULFITE | 4VON5FNS3C | SUSPENSION / TOPICAL | 0.32 %w/v | ||
| POVIDONES | POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | CAPSULE / ORAL | 300 mg | ||
| POVIDONES | POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | SUSPENSION / OPHTHALMIC | 1.8 %w/v | ||
| SORBITOL | SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS | 4050 mg | ||
| SODIUM METABISULFITE | SODIUM METABISULFITE | 4VON5FNS3C | INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS | 79 mg | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL | 21 mg | ||
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL | 36 mg | ||
| FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 0.12 mg/5ml | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SOLUTION / OPHTHALMIC | 6 %w/v | ||
| BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | 1P9D0Z171K | SOAP / TOPICAL | 0.02 %w/w | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 26208 mg | ||
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | AEROSOL / TOPICAL | 19.2 %w/w | ||
| SODIUM METABISULFITE | SODIUM METABISULFITE | 4VON5FNS3C | SYSTEM / TOPICAL | 0.5 mg | ||
| D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | ELIXIR / ORAL | 0.3 mg/15ml | ||
| GELATIN | GELATIN | 2G86QN327L | SYRUP / ORAL | NA | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SOLUTION / AURICULAR (OTIC) | 63.64 %w/v | ||
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | LIQUID / ORAL | 29008 mg | ||
| SORBITOL | SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | SOLUTION / OPHTHALMIC | 6 mg | ||
| SORBITOL | SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | INJECTION / SUBCUTANEOUS | 4.7 %w/v | ||
| SORBITOL | SORBITOL | 506T60A25R | INJECTION / INTRASYNOVIAL | 45 %w/v | ||
| BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE | BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE | REK4960K2U | SUSPENSION / ORAL | 2.5 mg/5ml | ||
| FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | CAPSULE, COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | NA | ||
| D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | TABLET / SUBLINGUAL | 0.23 mg | ||
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | TABLET, COATED / ORAL | 0.1 mg | ||
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SPONGE / TOPICAL | 40 %w/w | ||
| BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | 1P9D0Z171K | SPRAY, METERED / NASAL | 0.1 mg/1ml | ||
| GELATIN | GELATIN | 2G86QN327L | INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS | 14 mg | ||
| D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | PASTE / DENTAL | NA | ||
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | OINTMENT / RECTAL | 27 mg | ||
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | INJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS | 4000 mg | ||
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | SHAMPOO / TOPICAL | 2 mg | ||
| D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | SOAP / TOPICAL | 1.4 %w/w | ||
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS | 5 %w/v | ||
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 9 mg | ||
| D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL | 4 mg | ||
| D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORAL | NA | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | CREAM / VAGINAL | 60 mg | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | SUSPENSION / AURICULAR (OTIC) | 0.05 %w/w | ||
| GLYCERIN | GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | PASTE, DENTIFRICE / DENTAL | 18 %w/w | ||
| BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | 1P9D0Z171K | TABLET / ORAL | 3 mg | ||
| SORBITAN | SORBITAN | 6O92ICV9RU | CAPSULE / ORAL | 19.08 mg | ||
| SODIUM METABISULFITE | SODIUM METABISULFITE | 4VON5FNS3C | INJECTION, SOLUTION / SUBCUTANEOUS | 79 mg | ||
| D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | D&C YELLOW NO. 10 | 35SW5USQ3G | TABLET / ORAL | 80 mg | ||
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 6DC9Q167V3 | SOLUTION / DENTAL | 2 %w/w | ||
| POVIDONES | POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | SOLUTION / OPHTHALMIC | 1.8 %w/v | ||
| FD&C RED NO. 40 | FD&C RED NO. 40 | WZB9127XOA | SOLUTION / DENTAL | NA |
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ba5f8a0-7d6f-40c8-9fab-ac10d79da395 | 0baa54e8-c8a7-46f1-9267-3f7ade0f4ab3 | 2018-12-20 | Warnings | 1ba5f8a0-7d6f-40c8-9fab-ac10d79da395 0baa54e8-c8a7-46f1-9267-3f7ade0f4ab3 |
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