Defend Severe Cold and Flu

Manufacturer
Hyland's | Standard Homeopathic Company | LGM Pharma Solutions, LLC
Effective date
2021-07-08
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 22:41:09

Label at a glance#

ProductDefend Severe Cold and Flu
Active ingredientACONITUM NAPELLUS ROOT, CAIRINA MOSCHATA HEART/LIVER AUTOLYSATE, BRYONIA ALBA ROOT, EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM FLOWERING TOP, EUPHRASIA STRICTA, GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS ROOT, POTASSIUM IODIDE
Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves the symptoms of severe cold and flu including the early onset of flu, runny nose and nasal congestion, sore, hoarse throat, cough, headache and body aches, fatigue, fever and chills.

Dosage and administration

Sip while hot • Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes • If using a microwave, heat the water first and then add the contents of the packet while stirring adults and children 12 years and over dissolve one packet in 8 oz of hot water up to 6 times a day (every 4 hours) or as directed by a licensed health care professional children 6 years to under 12 years dissolve half a packet in 4 oz of warm water up to 6 ti...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active Ingredients
Each packet contains 160 mg of:
Purpose
"HPUS" indicates the active ingredients are in the official Homeopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States.
Aconitum Napellus 6X HPUSSore throat, cough
Anas Barbariae Hepatis et Cordis Extractum 200C HPUSEarly onset flu, including fever, chills and body aches
Bryonia 6X HPUSHeadache, fatigue, fever
Eupatorium Perfoliatum 6X HPUSFever with chills, body aches, headache
Euphrasia Officinalis 6X HPUSNasal congestion, runny nose, cough
Gelsemium Sempervirens 6X HPUSHoarse throat, fatigue, fever
Kali Iodatum 6X HPUSHeadache, sore throat

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves the symptoms of severe cold and flu including the early onset of flu, runny nose and nasal congestion, sore, hoarse throat, cough, headache and body aches, fatigue, fever and chills.

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

As with any drug, ask a doctor before use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician if:

  • Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or worsen
  • Inflammation, fever or infection develops
  • Symptoms are accompanied by high fever (101°F)
  • Cough tends to recur or is accompanied by high fever, rash or persistent headache

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a medical professional or a poison control center immediately.

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use this product for persistent or chronic cough such as asthma, smoking or emphysema or if cough is accompanied by excessive mucus, unless directed by a licensed health care professional.

A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

Sore throat warning

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult a doctor promptly.

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use if packet is torn or damaged.

In case of emergency, contact a medical professional or poison control center immediately. Hyland's may also be contacted for emergency information about our products 24 hours a day, 7 days per week at (800) 624-9659.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Sip while hot • Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes • If using a microwave, heat the water first and then add the contents of the packet while stirring

adults and children 12 years and overdissolve one packet in 8 oz of hot water up to 6 times a day (every 4 hours) or as directed by a licensed health care professional
children 6 years to under 12 yearsdissolve half a packet in 4 oz of warm water up to 6 times a day (every 4 hours) or as directed by a licensed health care professional
children 2 years to under 6 yearsconsult a doctor

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Citric Acid USP, Fructose, Honey Powder, Lactose N.F., Natural Color, Natural Flavors, Silicon Dioxide (absorbs moisture).

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

(800) 624-9659

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 6 Packet Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 54973-3156-2

HOMEOPATHIC

SINCE 1903

Hyland's ®

DEFEND ™

SEVERE

COLD + FLU

Natural,Safe & Effective Relief of:

Runny Nose, Nasal Congestion

Body Aches & Headache

Sore Throat

Fatigue

Natural Lemon & Honey Flavor

Dye Free • No Artificial Flavors or Sweeteners

6 PACKETS | (0.56 OZ EACH) NET WT. 3.36 OZ

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DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
ACONITUM NAPELLUS ROOTACTIVE INGREDIENTKPD2N7348X2
BRYONIA ALBA ROOTACTIVE INGREDIENTT7J046YI2B2
CAIRINA MOSCHATA HEART/LIVER AUTOLYSATEACTIVE INGREDIENTRN2HC612GY2
EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM FLOWERING TOPACTIVE INGREDIENT1W0775VX6E2
EUPHRASIA STRICTAACTIVE INGREDIENTC9642I91WL2
GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS ROOTACTIVE INGREDIENT639KR60Q1Q2
POTASSIUM IODIDEACTIVE INGREDIENT1C4QK22F9J2
ACONITUM NAPELLUS ROOTACTIVE MOIETYKPD2N7348X2
BRYONIA ALBA ROOTACTIVE MOIETYT7J046YI2B2
CAIRINA MOSCHATA HEART/LIVER AUTOLYSATEACTIVE MOIETYRN2HC612GY2
EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM FLOWERING TOPACTIVE MOIETY1W0775VX6E2
EUPHRASIA STRICTAACTIVE MOIETYC9642I91WL2
GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS ROOTACTIVE MOIETY639KR60Q1Q2
IODIDE IONACTIVE MOIETY09G4I6V86Q2
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATEINACTIVE INGREDIENT2968PHW8QP2
FRUCTOSEINACTIVE INGREDIENT6YSS42VSEV2
GREEN TEA LEAFINACTIVE INGREDIENTW2ZU1RY8B02
HONEYINACTIVE INGREDIENTY9H1V576FH2
LACTOSEINACTIVE INGREDIENTJ2B2A4N98G2
LEMONINACTIVE INGREDIENT24RS0A988O2
SILICON DIOXIDEINACTIVE INGREDIENTETJ7Z6XBU42

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
54973-315654973-3156-1, 54973-3156-2

Ingredients#

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Inactive ingredient matches#

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