ProductDay Severe Cold and Night Cold and Flu Maximum Strength
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Label structure9 sections
Indications and uses
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough minor aches and pains headache nasal congestion sore throat runny nose and sneezing (NIGHT only) helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (DAY only) controls cough to help you get to sleep (NIGHT only) temporarily reduces fever
Dosage and administration
do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning) do not take more than 12 liquid gels in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 liquid gels every 4 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use
Storage and handling
store between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF) and avoid excessive heat.
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
cough
minor aches and pains
headache
nasal congestion
sore throat
runny nose and sneezing (NIGHT only)
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (DAY only)
controls cough to help you get to sleep (NIGHT only)
temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
more than 12 liquid gels 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
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning
If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see 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
diabetes
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
glaucoma (NIGHT only)
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT only)
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT only)
When using this product
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
do not use more than directed
excitability may occur, especially in children (NIGHT only)
marked drowsiness may occur (NIGHT only)
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness(NIGHT only)
avoid alcoholic drinks (NIGHT only)
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery(NIGHT only)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
pain or nasal congestion 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,
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 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
do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
do not take more than 12 liquid gels in any 24-hour period
adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 liquid gels every 4 hours
children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
store between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF) and avoid excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
DAY only: FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution and white ink
NIGHT only: D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution and white ink
DAY SEVERE COLD AND NIGHT COLD AND FLU MAXIMUM STRENGTH (ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) KIT [PURACAP PHARMACEUTICAL LLC]
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