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Flu and Severe Cold

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Effective date
2019-10-25
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:06:02

Label at a glance#

ProductFlu and Severe Cold Nighttime Relief
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains sneezing headache minor sore throat pain itchy, watery eyes nasal and sinus congestion runny nose cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation itchy nose or throat temporarily reduces fever

Dosage and administration

do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device mL=milliliter keep dosing cup with product adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL every 4 hours children under 12 years of age; do not use 

Storage and handling

each 30 mL contains: potassium 10 mg each 30 mL contains: sodium 14 mg store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 650 mg

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine/Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • temporarily relieves
    • minor aches and pains
    • sneezing
    • headache
    • minor sore throat pain
    • itchy, watery eyes
    • nasal and sinus congestion
    • runny nose
    • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    • itchy nose or throat
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash 

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, 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: 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

  • to make a child sleepy
  • 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 product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • with any other product containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • redness or swelling is present
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
  • pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • new symptoms occur
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • cough comes back or occurs with a fever, 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 the 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 for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
  • mL=milliliter
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • adults and children 12 years and over
    • 30 mL every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years of age; do not use 

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 30 mL contains: potassium 10 mg
  • each 30 mL contains: sodium 14 mg
  • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

acesulfame potassium, alcohol, citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, maltitol solution, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate

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 Theraflu® Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough*

Nighttime Relief

Flu & Severe Cold

Acetaminophen

Pain reliever; fever reducer

Diphenhydramine HCl

Cough suppressant; antihistamine

Phenylephrine HCl

Nasal decongestant

Relief of:

Nasal congestion; runny nose; cough; fever; body ache; sore throat; headache

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

CVS.com

1-800-SHOP CVS

Alcohol Content: 10%

Cherry Flavor

For ages 12 & over

FL OZ (mL)

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

Failure to follow the drug facts warnings could result in serious consequences.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Theraflu® Nighttime Severe Cold & Cough.

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Nighttime Flu and Severe Cold Liquid
CVS Nighttime Flu and Severe Cold Liquid

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D1
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDEACTIVE INGREDIENTTC2D6JAD401
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEACTIVE INGREDIENT04JA59TNSJ1
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D1
DIPHENHYDRAMINEACTIVE MOIETY8GTS82S83M1
PHENYLEPHRINEACTIVE MOIETY1WS297W6MV1
ACESULFAME POTASSIUMINACTIVE INGREDIENT23OV73Q5G91
ALCOHOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT3K9958V90M1
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDINACTIVE INGREDIENTXF417D3PSL1
EDETATE DISODIUMINACTIVE INGREDIENT7FLD91C86K1
FD&C BLUE NO. 1INACTIVE INGREDIENTH3R47K3TBD1
FD&C RED NO. 40INACTIVE INGREDIENTWZB9127XOA1
GLYCERININACTIVE INGREDIENTPDC6A3C0OX1
MALTITOLINACTIVE INGREDIENTD65DG142WK1
PROPYLENE GLYCOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT6DC9Q167V31
SODIUM BENZOATEINACTIVE INGREDIENTOJ245FE5EU1
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEINACTIVE INGREDIENTB22547B95K1
WATERINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R1

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
59779-93759779-937-08

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 15 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ACETAMINOPHEN362O9ITL9DACTIB
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDETC2D6JAD40ACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM23OV73Q5G9IACT
ALCOHOL3K9958V90MIACT
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLIACT
EDETATE DISODIUM7FLD91C86KIACT
FD&C BLUE NO. 1H3R47K3TBDIACT
FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
MALTITOLD65DG142WKIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUIACT
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATEB22547B95KIACT

Source Document#

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Inactive ingredient matches#

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