Day Severe Cold and Night Cold and Flu
Active ingredients (in each liquid gel)
Day Severe Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen 325 mgDextromethorphan HBr 10 mgGuaifenesin 200 mgPhenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Night Severe Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen 325 mgDextromethorphan HBr 10 mgDoxylamine succinate 6.25 mgPhenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Day Severe Cold & Flu
Pain reliever/fever reducerCough suppressantExpectorantNasal decongestant
Night Severe Cold & Flu
Pain reliever/fever reducerCough suppressantAntihistamineNasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:coughminor aches and painsheadachenasal congestionsore throatrunny nose and sneezing (NIGHT only)
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (DAY only)
- controls cough to help you get to sleep (NIGHT only)
- temporarily reduces fever
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, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, see a doctor promptly.
- more than 12 liquid gels in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma (NIGHT only)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT only)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT only)
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children (NIGHT only)
- marked drowsiness may occur (NIGHT only)
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness(NIGHT only)
- avoid alcoholic drinks (NIGHT only)
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery(NIGHT only)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain 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
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 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
- do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- do not take more than 12 liquid gels in any 24-hour period
- adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 liquid gels every 4 hours
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
- store between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF) and avoid excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
DAY only: FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution and white ink
NIGHT only: D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution and white ink