Walgreens Multi- Symptom Wal-Flu ® Severe Cold and Nighttime Wal-Flu® Severe Cold and Cough Day & Night Value Pack
Active ingredients (in each packet) – Multi Symptom Severe Cold
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
Active ingredients (in each packet) - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
Purpose - Multi Symptom Severe Cold
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough Suppressant
Nasal Decongestant
Purpose - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine/Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses - Multi Symptom Severe Cold
- •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
Uses - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
- •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 – Multi Symptom Severe Cold /Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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
Do not use - Multi Symptom Severe Cold
- •in a child under 12 years of age
- •if you are allergic to acetaminophen
- •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or a 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.
Do not use - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
- •in a child under 12 years of age
- •if you are allergic to acetaminophen
- •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or a 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 - Multi Symptom Severe Cold
- •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
Ask a doctor before use if you have - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
- •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 - Multi Symptom Severe Cold
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
- •taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- •taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product - Multi Symptom Severe Cold
do not exceed recommended dosage
When using this product - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
- •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 – Multi Symptom Severe Cold /Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
- •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 fever, 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 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 – Multi Symptom Severe Cold
Age | Dose |
Adults and children 12 years of age | One packet |
Children under 12 years of age | Do not use |
- •do not use more than directed
- •take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist .do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Directions Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
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
- •take every 4 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Other information - Multi Symptom Severe Cold
- •each packet contains: potassium 6 mg
- •store at room temperature. Protect from excessive heat and moisture.
Other information - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
- •each packet contains: potassium 6 mg
- •store at room temperature. Protect from excessive heat and moisture
Inactive ingredients - Multi Symptom Severe Cold
citric acid, caramel, flavors, maltodextrin, potassium chloride, silica ,sucralose, sucrose
Inactive ingredients - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
citric acid, F D & C yellow #6 , flavors, maltodextrin, potassium chloride, silica ,sucralose, sucrose,