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Cold and Flu

HyVee Inc

Hy-Vee, Inc. Cold & Flu Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredients (in each softgel)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg

Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Antihistamine

Cold and Flu Uses

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • •cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • •sore throat
  • •headache
  • •minor aches and pains
  • •fever
  • •runny nose and sneezing

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 8 softgels (2,600 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • •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

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is 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.
  • •to make a child sleepy
  • •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • •liver disease
  • •glaucoma
  • •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • •a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • •persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • •trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • •taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • •taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

  • •excitability may occur, especially in children
  • •may cause marked drowsiness
  • •avoid alcoholic drinks
  • •be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • •alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • •pain or cough 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.

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) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

  • •take only as directed – see Liver warning
  • •do not exceed 8 softgels per 24 hours

adults & children 12 yrs & over

2 softgels with water every 6 hrs

children 4 to under 12 yrs

ask a doctor

children under 4 yrs

do not use

  • •when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing

Inactive ingredients

D&C yellow no. 10, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to the Active Ingredients of Vicks® NyQuil® Cold & Flu LiquiCaps®

Multi-Symptom

Cold & Flu

PAIN RELIEVER, FEVER REDUCER, COUGH SUPPRESSANT, ANTIHISTAMINE

Night Time

Aches, Fever, Sore Throat – Acetaminophen

Cough – Dextromethorphan HBr

Sneezing, Runny Nose – Doxylamine Succinate

Alcohol Free

24 Softgels

Cold and Flu

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine Succinate CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:42507-998
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN 15 mg
DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE DOXYLAMINE 6.25 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C BLUE NO. 1
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
POVIDONES
propylene glycol
water

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
GREEN 20 mm L977 CAPSULE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 2 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 2 in 1 BLISTER PACK
3 NDC:42507-998-73 8 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2014-02-05


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