Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure9 sections
Indications and uses
• temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • sinus congestion & pressure • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • minor aches & pains • headache • fever • sore throat • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial ...
Dosage and administration
take only as directed - see Overdose warning do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs over 2 caplets with water every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use when using other DayQuil or NyQuil products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing
• nasal congestion • sinus congestion & pressure • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • minor aches & pains • headache • fever • sore throat • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
• more than 4 doses in 24 hrs, 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 accompained or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a 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 as MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
• liver desease • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product,
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
do not use more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
• you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless • 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,
PREGNANCY SECTION
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Overdose warning:Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical helo or contact a Posion 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
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
take only as directed - see Overdose warning
do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
adults & children 12 yrs over
2 caplets with water every 4 hrs
children 4 to under 12 yrs
ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs
do not use
when using other DayQuil or NyQuil products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing
Other information
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
• each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg • store at room temperature
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