CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Severe Cold Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 20 mL)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Guaifenesin 400 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- •temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- •cough
- •nasal congestion
- •minor aches and pains
- •sore throat
- •headache
- •stuffy nose
- •sinus congestion and pressure
- •temporarily reduces fever
- •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:
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.
- •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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
- •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
When using this product
do not use more than directed
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.
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 5 doses in any 24-hour period
- •measure only with dosing cup provided
- •do not use dosing cup with other products
- •dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- •adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours
- •children under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
- •each 20 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- •do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, triethyl citrate, xanthan gum