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Severe Cold, Cold and Flu

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy | LNK International, Inc.
Effective date
2020-07-22
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 23:20:29

Label at a glance#

ProductSevere Cold, Cold and Flu Maximum Strength, Daytime, Nightime
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure12 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: headache minor aches and pains nasal congestion  cough sore throat runny nose and sneezing (Nighttime only) helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (Daytime only) controls cough to help you get to sleep (Nighttime only) temporarily reduces fever

Dosage and administration

do not use more than directed do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use

Storage and handling

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each caplet) (Daytime Severe Cold)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant

Active ingredients (in each caplet) (Nighttime Cold & Flu)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
  • headache
  • minor aches and pains
  • nasal congestion 
  • cough
  • sore throat
  • runny nose and sneezing (Nighttime only)
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
    (Daytime only)
  • controls cough to help you get to sleep (Nighttime only)
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • blisters
  • rash
  • skin reddening

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, consulta doctor promptly.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • 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
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (Nighttime only)

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • heart disease
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • liver disease
  • high blood pressure
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only)
  • glaucoma (Nighttime only)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nighttime only)

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only)
  • marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only)
  • avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only)
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only)
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
  • pain, nasal congestion, or cough 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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

 If taking NIGHTTIME and DAYTIME products, carefully read each section to ensure correct dosing. Do not take DAY & NIGHT at the same time.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not use more than directed
  • do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years: do not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients (Daytime only)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Inactive ingredients (Nighttime only)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-426-9391

Principal display panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Health™

Compare to the active ingredients in Maximum Strength Mucinex® FAST-MAX® DAY TIME Severe Cold & NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu*

NDC 69842-694-01

 MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Daytime

Severe Cold

ACETAMINOPHEN
Pain reliever, Fever reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr
Cough suppressant
GUAIFENESIN - Expectorant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl
Nasal decongestant

Multi-Symptom

• Relieves aches, fever
  & sore throat

• Relieves nasal &
  chest congestion

• Controls cough

• Thins & loosens mucus

For Ages 
12 & Over

Actual Size

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Nighttime

Cold & Flu

ACETAMINOPHEN
Pain reliever, Fever reducer
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl
Antihistamine,
Cough suppressant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl
Nasal decongestant

Multi-Symptom

• Relieves aches, fever

• Controls cough

• Relieves nasal
  congestion

•Relieves runny
  nose & sneezing

For Ages 
12 & Over

Actual Size

20 DAYTIME CAPLETS & 10 NIGHTTIME CAPLETS
TOTAL 30 CAPLETS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS
OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN
OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Reckitt
Benckiser LLC, owner of the registered trademark Maximum
Strength Mucinex® FAST-MAX® DAY TIME Severe Cold &
NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu.

50844 ORG051761769401

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2017 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS V-19849

CVS Quality
Money Back Guarantee

CVS Health 44-617694
CVS Health 44-617694

 

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Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-69469842-694-01

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE9D2RTI9KYHACTIB
GUAIFENESIN495W7451VQACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
STARCH, CORNO8232NY3SJIACT
CROSPOVIDONE2S7830E561IACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATE70097M6I30IACT
MALTODEXTRIN7CVR7L4A2DIACT
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSEOP1R32D61UIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
POVIDONEFZ989GH94EIACT
SILICON DIOXIDEETJ7Z6XBU4IACT
STEARIC ACID4ELV7Z65APIACT
TALC7SEV7J4R1UIACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE15FIX9V2JPIACT
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO5856J3G2A2IACT
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED532B59J990IACT
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDETC2D6JAD40ACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
STARCH, CORNO8232NY3SJIACT
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUMM28OL1HH48IACT
CROSPOVIDONE2S7830E561IACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDIACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 2L06K8R7DQKIACT
FERRIC OXIDE YELLOWEX438O2MRTIACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATE70097M6I30IACT
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSEOP1R32D61UIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
POVIDONEFZ989GH94EIACT
SILICON DIOXIDEETJ7Z6XBU4IACT
SODIUM BICARBONATE8MDF5V39QOIACT
STEARIC ACID4ELV7Z65APIACT
TALC7SEV7J4R1UIACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE15FIX9V2JPIACT
METHACRYLIC ACID - ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1) TYPE ANX76LV5T8JIACT
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED532B59J990IACT

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