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Equate 44-042011


Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) (Daytime)

Acetaminophen 650 mgDextromethorphan HBr 20 mgGuaifenesin 400 mgPhenylephrine HCl 10 mg


Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducerCough suppressantExpectorantNasal decongestant


Active ingredients (in each 20 mL) (Nighttime)

Acetaminophen 650 mgDiphenhydramine HCl 25 mgPhenylephrine HCl 10 mg


Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducerAntihistamine/cough suppressantNasal decongestant


Uses

  • temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:coughsore throatheadacheminor aches and painsnasal congestionrunny nose and sneezing (Nighttime only)
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive (Daytime only)
  • controls cough to help you get to sleep (Nighttime only)

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, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do not use

  • 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.
  • 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (Nighttime only)

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • liver disease
  • high blood pressure
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only)
  • glaucoma (Nighttime only)

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

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only)
  • marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only)
  • avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only)
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only)
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime 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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.


Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

If taking NIGHTTIME and DAYTIME products, carefully read each section to ensure correct dosing. Do not take DAY & NIGHT at the same time.


Directions

  • do not take more than directed
  • do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
  • mL = milliliter; FL OZ = fluid ounce
  • use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
  • children under 12 years: do not use

Other information

  • each 20 mL contains: sodium 10 mg (Daytime only), sodium 9 mg (Nighttime only)
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • use by expiration date on package

Inactive ingredients (Daytime only)

anhydrous citric acid, disodium edetate, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium metabisulfite, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum


Inactive ingredients (Nighttime only)

anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium metabisulfite, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum