Target Corporation Severe Cold and Flu Drug Facts
Nighttime Severe Cold & FluActive ingredients (in each 30 mL)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
- •nasal congestion
- •sinus congestion and pressure
- •minor aches and pains
- •headache
- •fever
- •sore throat
- •runny nose and sneezing
- •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- •cough to help you sleep
- •reduces swelling of nasal passages
- •promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
- •temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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.
- •more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- •with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- •3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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.
- •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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- •liver disease
- •heart disease
- •high blood pressure
- •thyroid disease
- •diabetes
- •glaucoma
- •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- •persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- •a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- •taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- •taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- •do not use more than directed
- •excitability may occur, especially in children
- •marked drowsiness may occur
- •avoid alcoholic drinks
- •be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- •alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- •pain, nasal congestion, or cough 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,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: 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
| adults & children 12 yrs & over | 30 mL every 4 hrs |
| children 4 to under 12 yrs | ask a doctor |
| children under 4 yrs | do not use |
- •take only as directed - see Overdose warning
- •only use the dose cup provided
- •do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
Other information
- •each 30 mL contains: sodium 41 mg
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
Call 1-888-547-7400
Daytime Severe Cold & FluActive ingredients (in each 15 mL)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
- •nasal congestion
- •sinus congestion and pressure
- •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- •minor aches and pains
- •headache
- •fever
- •sore throat
- •reduces swelling of nasal passages
- •temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
- •promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
- •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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.
- •adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- •child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
- •taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- •adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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.
- •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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- •liver disease
- •heart disease
- •thyroid disease
- •diabetes
- •high blood pressure
- •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- •persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- •pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
- •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,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In care 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
| adults & children 12 yrs & over | 30 mL every 4 hrs |
| children 6 to under 12 yrs | 15 mL every 4 hrs |
| children 4 to under 6 yrs | ask a doctor |
| children under 4 yrs | do not use |
- •take only as directed - see Overdose warning
- •only use the dose cup provided
- •do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
Other information
- •each 15 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
butylated hydroxyanisole, edetate disodium, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, glycerin, menthol, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, xanthan gum
Questions?
Call 1-888-547-7400