DayTime Cold and Flu Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
- •nasal congestion
- •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- •sore throat
- •headache
- •minor aches and pains
- •fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if adult/child takes
• more than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see 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.• 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
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- thyroid disease
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- a sodium restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
- symptom gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than directed cause serious health problems. 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
When using Day Time and Night Time products; carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing
- take only as directed – see Overdose warning
- use dose cup
- do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
- adults & children 12 years and over: 30 mL every 4 hrs
- children 6 to under 12 years: 15 mL every 4 hrs
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
- protect from freezing
- each tablespoon contains: sodium 46 mg
- store at room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sucrose