CVS Health Multi Symptom Severe Cold and Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough 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
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 - 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
- ▪a sodium restricted diet
- ▪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
- ▪symptoms do not get better or worsen
- ▪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.
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 – 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 to take 6 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
Directions Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
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;; not to exceed 5 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
Other information - Multi Symptom Severe Cold
- ▪each packet contains: potassium 6 mg
- ▪store at controlled 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
anhydrous citric acid, caramel, flavors, maltodextrin, potassium citrate, silica, sucralose, sucrose
Inactive ingredients - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough
citric acid, FD&C yellow #6, flavors, maltodextrin, potassium chloride, silica ,sucralose, sucrose.