HEB Daytime Severe Cold & Flu, Nighttime Severe Cold, Cough & Flu Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each packet) - Daytime
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- •minor aches and pains
- •minor sore throat pain
- •headache
- •nasal and sinus congestion
- •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- •temporarily reduces fever
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
- •in a child under 12 years of age
- •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- •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 an enlarged prostate gland
- •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- •cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- •a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
- •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- •redness or swelling is present
- •new symptoms occur
- •pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days 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). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
Age | Dose |
adults and children 12 years of age and over | one packet |
children under 12 years of age | do not use |
- •do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
- •take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Other information
- •each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg
- •phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 22 mg per packet
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate
Active ingredients (in each packet) - Nighttime
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine/cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- •minor aches and pains
- •minor sore throat pain
- •headache
- •nasal and sinus congestion
- •runny nose
- •sneezing
- •itchy nose or throat
- •itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
- •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- •temporarily reduces fever
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
- •in a child under 12 years of age
- •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- •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
- •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
- •glaucoma
- •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- •cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- •taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- •taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- •do not exceed recommended dosage
- •avoid alcoholic drinks
- •marked drowsiness may occur
- •alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- •be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- •excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
- •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- •redness or swelling is present
- •new symptoms occur
- •pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- •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). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
Age | Dose |
adults and children 12 years of age and over | one packet |
children under 12 years of age | do not use |
- •do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
- •take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Other information
- •each packet contains: potassium 10 mg and sodium 25 mg
- •phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 13 mg per packet
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect product from heat and moisture.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, sodium citrate, sucrose, tribasic calcium phosphate