CVS Health™ Severe Cold & Flu Daytime and Nighttime

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

SEVERE COLD + FLU DAYTIME

Drug Facts

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Acetaminophen 500 mg	Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg	Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mg	Expectorant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg	Nasal decongestant

Uses

▪temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: ▪minor aches and pains▪headache▪sore throat▪cough▪nasal congestion▪sinus congestion and pressure
▪helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
▪temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

▪more than 6 packets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
▪with other drugs containing acetaminophen
▪3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

ALLERGY ALERT

Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include:

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.

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
▪in children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

▪liver disease
▪heart disease
▪high blood pressure
▪thyroid disease
▪diabetes
▪difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
▪persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
▪cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if

▪pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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.
▪nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 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 the recommended dose
▪take every 4 hours; do not exceed 6 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
▪adults and children 12 years and over: dissolve contents of one packet in 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
▪children under 12 years: do not use

Other information

▪each packet contains: potassium 6 mg
▪store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, flavors, maltodextrin, potassium citrate, silica, sucralose, sucrose, yellow#6