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Daytime Severe Cold and Flu

Manufacturer
DISCOUNT DRUG MART
Effective date
2024-10-17
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:27:05

Label at a glance#

ProductDaytime Severe Cold and Flu
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: nasal congestion sinus congestion and pressure cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation minor aches and 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 bothe...

Dosage and administration

take only as directed (see overdose warning ) do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years ask a doctor children under 4 years do not use

Storage and handling

store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) in a dry place retain carton for complete product information

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each caplet)Purpose
Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
    • nasal congestion
    • sinus congestion and pressure
    • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
    • minor aches and 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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

  • more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Sore throat warning

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product 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.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning

OVERDOSAGE SECTION

Taking more than directed can cause serious health problems. 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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

adults and children 12 years and overtake 2 caplets every 4 hours
children 4 to under 12 yearsask a doctor
children under 4 yearsdo not use

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) in a dry place
  • retain carton for complete product information

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DISCOUNT drug mart FOOD MARKET

NDC 53943-178-03

†Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks® DayQuil® Severe Cold & Flu Caplet

DAYTIME SEVERE COLD & FLU

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCl, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin

Pain Reliever/Fever Reudcer, Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant, Expectorant

Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains

Nasal/Sinus Congestion & Sinus Pressure

Cough

Chest Congestion

Actual Size

24 CAPLETS

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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1110988acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / guaiFENesin 200 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG Oral TabletPSN5
1110988acetaminophen 325 MG / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 MG / guaifenesin 200 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 MG Oral TabletSCD5
1110988APAP 325 MG / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 MG / guaifenesin 200 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 MG Oral TabletSY5

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
DEXTROMETHORPHAN Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813
GUAIFENESIN Pharmacologic Class Indexing1Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20211129
PHENYLEPHRINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
53943-178-03Daytime Severe Cold and Flu12 in 1 BLISTER PACKTABLET, COATED125
53943-178-03Daytime Severe Cold and Flu2 in 1 CARTONTABLET, COATED25

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
53943-178DAYTIME SEVERE COLD AND FLU (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET, COATED [DISCOUNT DRUG MART]5Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20241019_6c5b5427-e47a-4eff-928a-c891452facf9.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
53943-17853943-178-03

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
SILICON DIOXIDEETJ7Z6XBU4IACT
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUMM28OL1HH48IACT
CROSPOVIDONE2S7830E561IACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATE70097M6I30IACT
MALTODEXTRIN7CVR7L4A2DIACT
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINEOP1R32D61UIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL532B59J990IACT
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIEDFZ989GH94EIACT
STARCH, CORNO8232NY3SJIACT
STEARIC ACID4ELV7Z65APIACT
TALC7SEV7J4R1UIACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE15FIX9V2JPIACT
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE9D2RTI9KYHACTIB
GUAIFENESIN495W7451VQACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB

Source Document#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Daytime Severe Cold and FluACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEDISCOUNT DRUG MART6c5b5427-e47a-4eff-928a-c891452facf92024-10-17WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 53943-178-03
ndc (product): 53943-178
ndc11 (package): 53943017803
spl id: 24aec735-efd3-adc8-e063-6394a90a1a67
spl set id: 6c5b5427-e47a-4eff-928a-c891452facf9

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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