Day Time Cold and Flu

Manufacturer
National Distribution Network (Smart Choice)
Effective date
2019-10-17
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:07:05

Label at a glance#

ProductDay Time Cold and Flu
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms: minor aches and pains headache sore throat fever nasal congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation

Dosage and administration

take only as recommended(see Overdose warning ) do not exceed 5 doses (children) or 6 doses (adults) per 24 hours use dosage cup provided tbp= tablespoon, mL= milliliter age dose   adults and children 12 years and over  2 tablespoons (30 mL) every 4 hours  children 6 to 11 years  1 tablespoon (15 mL) every 4 hours  children 4 to 5 years  do not use unless directed by a doctor  children under 4 years  do not use  W...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL, 1 tablespoon)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms:

  • minor aches and pains
  • headache
  • sore throat
  • fever
  • nasal congestion
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

  • more than 6 doses (12 tablespoons or 180 mL) in 24 hours for adults
  • more than 5 doses (5 tablespoons or 75 mL) in 24 hours for children 6-12 years old
  • 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.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • 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.
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.

Ask a doctor before use if the user has

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • thyroid disease
  • high blood pressure
  • diabetes
  • a sodium-restricted diet
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  •  avoid alcoholic drinks
  • do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs
  • new symptoms occur
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
  • redness or swelling is present
  • 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

Overdose warning: Taking more than recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • take only as recommended(see Overdose warning )
  • do not exceed 5 doses (children) or 6 doses (adults) per 24 hours
  • use dosage cup provided
  • tbp= tablespoon, mL= milliliter
agedose 
 adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablespoons (30 mL) every 4 hours
 children 6 to 11 years 1 tablespoon (15 mL) every 4 hours
 children 4 to 5 years do not use unless directed by a doctor
 children under 4 years do not use
  •  When using other Day Time or Night Time products, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

  •  each 15 mL: sodium 71 mg
  •  store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

citric acid, FD&C yellow #6, glycerin, natural & artificial flavor, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, sucrose

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks® DayQuil®*

Cold & Flu

Day Time

Acetaminophen- Pain reliever/fever reducer

Dextromethorphan HBr- Cough suppressant

Phenylephrine HCl- Nasal decongestant

  • Aches, fever, cough, nasal congestion
  • for ages 6 & over
  • alcohol free
  • antihistamine free

NON-DROWSY

FL OZ (mL)

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, owner of the registered trademark Vicks® DayQuil®.

Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

DISTRIBUTED BY

NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

P.O BOX 875

Melville, NY 11747-0875

Package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Smart Choice Cold & Flu Daytime Liquid
Smart Choice Cold & Flu Daytime Liquid

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
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ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D2
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDEACTIVE INGREDIENT9D2RTI9KYH2
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEACTIVE INGREDIENT04JA59TNSJ2
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D2
DEXTROMETHORPHANACTIVE MOIETY7355X3ROTS2
PHENYLEPHRINEACTIVE MOIETY1WS297W6MV2
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDINACTIVE INGREDIENTXF417D3PSL2
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6INACTIVE INGREDIENTH77VEI93A82
GLYCERININACTIVE INGREDIENTPDC6A3C0OX2
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLSINACTIVE INGREDIENT3WJQ0SDW1A2
PROPYLENE GLYCOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT6DC9Q167V32
SACCHARIN SODIUMINACTIVE INGREDIENTSB8ZUX40TY2
SODIUM CITRATEINACTIVE INGREDIENT1Q73Q2JULR2
SUCROSEINACTIVE INGREDIENTC151H8M5542
WATERINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R2

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
53441-31153441-311-06, 53441-311-08

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