CVS Health DAY Cold and Flu Plus

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Effective date
2022-11-18
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:47:32

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS Health Non Drowsy DAY Cold and Flu Plus and NIGHTTIME Cold and Flu Plus
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE
Label structure17 sections

Indications and uses

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: minor aches and pains headache cough sore throat nasal and sinus congestion temporarily reduces fever

Dosage and administration

do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use

Storage and handling

store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

 CVS Health COLD & FLU FORMULA DAY NON-DROWSY Active ingredients (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg 
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

CVS Health COLD & FLU FORMULA NIGHT Active ingredients (in each softgel)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • cough
    • sore throat
    • nasal and sinus congestion
  • temporarily reduces fever

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • nasal and sinus congestion
    • cough
    • sore throat
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
  • temporarily reduces fever

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA Warnings 

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning

These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 10 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • 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.

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.

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.
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
  • in children under 12 years of age  

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema   

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage 

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • 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.

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs  

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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.

NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning

These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 10 softgels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • 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.

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.

Do not use to sedate children.

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.
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
  • in children under 12 years of age  

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • glaucoma 
  • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema   

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

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not exceed recommended dosage 
  • may cause marked drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • 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

  • 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.

  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs  

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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.

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than the recommended dose
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
  • children under 12 years: do not use

NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than the recommended dose
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
  • children under 12 years: do not use

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA Inactive ingredients 

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene
glycol-400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan,
titanium dioxide

NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA Inactive ingredients 

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene
glycol-400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sorbitol
sorbitan, sodium hydroxide, titanium dioxide

DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions or comments?1-888-333-9792

NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions or comments?1-888-333-9792

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS NON-DROWSY DAY Cold & Flu Plus and NIGHTTIME Cold & Flu Plus 20ct

Compare to the active ingredients in
Alka-Seltzer PLUS® Day and Night Cold and Flu Formula

NON-DROWSY DAY

Cold & Flu Plus
ACETAMINOPHEN- Pain reliever; Fever reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr - Cough suppressant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCI - Nasal decongestant
Relieves:
Nasal congestion; Cough;
Headache & body ache;
Sore throat; Sinus pressure

12 SOFTGELS

NIGHTTIME

Cold & Flu Plus

ACETAMINOPHEN- Pain reliever; Fever reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr - Cough suppressant
DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE - Antihistamine
PHENYLEPHRINE HCI - Nasal decongestant
Relieves:
Nasal congestion; Cough;
Headache & body ache;
Sore throat; Runny nose
8 SOFTGELS

THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT AND
TAMPER-EVIDENT PACKAGE. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer
Healthcare LLC, owner of the registered trademark
Alka-Seltzer PLUS® Day and Night Cold and Flu Formula

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2019 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS
Made in India
V-35249

image descriptionimage description

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 26 matching rows.

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-51769842-517-20

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 29 matching rows.

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.

Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 1 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
297e1137-40b9-b4e2-e063-6294a90aa920dc527a11-fbac-445a-ac32-bb7b180f48bf2024-12-17WarningsExact identifier
spl set id: dc527a11-fbac-445a-ac32-bb7b180f48bf

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.