CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Cooling Severe Daytime Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 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 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
- •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
- •a sodium-restricted diet
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
- •pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- •you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- •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). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow #10, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose