DayQuil Severe
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
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 & pressure • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
• minor aches & 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: • more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy Allert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • Blisters • Rash 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.
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
• thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • persistent or chronic cough 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 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.
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
• take only as directed • do not exceed 8 caplets in 24 hrs
adults & children 12 years & over 2 caplets with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years ask a doctor children under 4 years do not use
Other information
• each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg • do not exceed 25ºC
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, flavor, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
1-800-362-1683