Drug Facts
Active ingredients for Day Time (in each 5 mL)
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg
Active ingredients for Night Time (in each 10 mL)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Diphenhydramine HCL12.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCL5 mg
Purposes for Day Time
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
Purposes for Night Time
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine/Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
Daytime
Nighttime
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritantsthe intensity of coughingthe impulse to cough to help your child get to sleepnasal congestion due to a coldstuffy nose
Warnings
Nighttime only
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes:
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 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Do not use
DAYTIME
NIGHTTIME
- in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certan 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 childs prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use your child has
DAYTIME
NIGHTTIME
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- thyroid disease
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such occurs with asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is
NIGHTTIME
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
Daytime
do not use more than directed.
Nighttime
- do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may ocur
- sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
DAYTIME
These could be signs of a serious condition.
NIGHTTIME
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not get better with 7 days or occur with fever
- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with a fever, rash, or headache that lasts.These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Daytime
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Nighttime
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical even if you not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
Daytime
Nighttime
age | dose |
children 6 to under 12 years | 10 mL every 4 hours |
children 4 to under 6 years | 5 mL every 4 hours |
children under 4 years | do not use |
- do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period
- use only the enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
- keep dosing cup with product
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- mL= milliliter
Other information
Daytime
Nighttime
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 5 mg
- store between 20-25ºC (68º-77ºF). Do not refrigerate.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients for Day Time
anhydrous citric acid, EDTA disodium, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, xanthan gum
Inactive ingredients for Night Time
anhydrous citric acid, EDTA disdoium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, trisodium citrate dihydrate, xanthan gum