Target Corporation Daytime Severe Cold Nighttime Cold and Flu Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet) - DAY TIME Severe Cold
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Active ingredients (in each caplet) – NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purposes - DAY TIME Severe Cold
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
Purposes - NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- •temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- •nasal congestion
- •cough (DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
- •minor aches and pains
- •headache
- •sore throat
- •runny nose and sneezing (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- •helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
- •temporarily reduces fever
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 these products
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.
- •with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- •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 these products.
- •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to these products or any of their ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- •liver disease
- •heart disease
- •high blood pressure
- •thyroid disease
- •diabetes
- •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- •glaucoma (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- •persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
- •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) (DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- •taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- •taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
When using these products
- •do not use more than directed
- •excitability may occur, especially in children (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- •marked drowsiness may occur (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- •alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- •avoid alcoholic drinks (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
- •be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu only)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- •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. (DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). 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 10 caplets in any 24-hour period
- •adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 caplets every 4 hours
- •children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
- •each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg (DAY TIME Severe Cold only)
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients (DAY TIME Severe Cold)
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Inactive ingredients (NIGHT TIME Cold & Flu)
crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
Call 1-888-547-7400