Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 15 mL) Daytime
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Active ingredients for (in each 30 mL) Nighttime
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg
Purposes for Day Time
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Purpose for Night Time
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Uses
DAYTIME
NIGHTTIME
- temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms minor aches and painsheadachesore throatnasal congestion fevercough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Warnings
DAYTIME NIGHTTIME
Liver warning: This product contain 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 doses (30 mL each) of acetaminophen in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) 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
DAYTIME NIGHTTIME
- 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 contain an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product
Ask a doctor before use if have
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NIGHTTIME
- liver disease
- high blood pressure
- heart disease
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- a sodium-restricted diet
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is
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if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
NIGHTTIME
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
DAYTIME
do not exceed recommended dosage.
NIGHTTIME
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- mark 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
DAYTIME
These could be signs of a serious condition.
NIGHTTIME
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
- pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse, or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adult)
- 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.persists for more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with a fever, rash or persistent headache.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adult as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
DAYTIME
NIGHTTIME
adult and children 12 years and over | 30 mL every 4 hours |
children 6 to under 12 years | 15 mL every 4 hours |
children 4 to under 6 years | ask a doctor |
children under 4 years | do not use |
- do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
- measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device.
- keep dosing cup with product
- mL= milliliter
Other information
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NIGHTTIME
- each 15 mL contains: sodium 12 mg
- store between 20-25ºC (68º-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
DAYTIME
citric acid, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
NIGHTTIME
acesulfame potassium, alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow #10 FD&C green #3, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, trisodium citrate dihydrate