Indications and uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms of the common cold: runny nose sneezing headache sore throat minor aches and pains nasal congestion cough temporarily reduces fever
Multi Symptom Severe Cold PE
- Manufacturer
- VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY
- Effective date
- 2021-11-18
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 22:26:43
Label at a glance#
ProductMulti Symptom Severe Cold PE
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure8 sections
Dosage and administration
do not use more than directed (see overdose warning ) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours do not to take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
Storage and handling
store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) in a dry place retain carton for complete product information
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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 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
| Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg | Antihistamine/cough suppressant |
| Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms of the common cold:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- headache
- sore throat
- minor aches and pains
- nasal congestion
- cough
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 12 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
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
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- 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
- liver disease
- diabetes
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain, cough, 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.
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
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 (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
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
| adults and children 12 years and over |
|
| children under 12 years |
|
Other information
- store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) in a dry place
- retain carton for complete product information
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylparaben, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN SUDAFED PE® SEVERE COLD†
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MULTI-SYMPTOM
Severe Cold PE
Severe Cold Relief
Sore Throat, Head & Body Aches, Sinus Pressure, Congestion, Cough, Runny Nose & Sneezing
Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer - Acetaminophen
Nasal Decongestant - Phenylephrine HCl
Antihistamine / Cough Suppressant - Diphenhydramine HCl
24 CAPLETS
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Multi Symptom Severe Cold PE
- Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- COPOVIDONE K25-31
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
- HYPROMELLOSES
- ANHYDROUS LACTOSE
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- METHYLPARABEN
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED
- STARCH, CORN
- PROPYLPARABEN
- SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN
- STEARIC ACID
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE
- PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- PHENYLEPHRINE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 63941-224 | 63941-224-03 |
Ingredients#
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Source Document#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08efc875-5aab-255c-e063-6294a90a9786 | c409264a-e466-461e-afd9-f63b77ee3889 | 2023-10-30 | Warnings | c409264a-e466-461e-afd9-f63b77ee3889 |
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