Drug Facts
Active ingredients in Daytime (in each softgel)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Active ingredients in Nighttime (in each softgel)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
Purpose for Daytime
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Purpose for Nighttime
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Uses
- temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms:sore throat headache minor aches and pains fever cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritationnasal congestion (Daytime only)runny nose and sneezing (Nighttime only)
Warnings
Liver warning: These products contain 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease (Daytime-Nighttime)
- heart disease (Daytime)
- diabetes (Daytime)
- thyroid disease (Daytime)
- high blood pressure (Daytime)
- glaucoma (nighttime)
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, emphysema (Daytime)
- a breathing problem or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (Nighttime)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nighttime only)
When using this product,
Daytime: do not use more than directed.
Nighttime:
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur (Daytime only)
- pain, cough, and nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (Daytime)
- pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 3 days (Nighttime)
- 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 can 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
Daytime: adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours
Nighttime: adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 6 hours
- do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning )
- do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours
- swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or dissolve
Other information
- store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredeints for Daytime
butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, carminic acid*, D&C yellow #10*, edible white ink, FD&C red #40*, FD&C yellow #6*, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium metabisulfite*, sorbitan, sorbitol
*contains one or more of these ingredients
Inactive ingredients in Nighttime
D&C yellow #10, edible white ink, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan*, sorbitol
*may contain this ingredient