Nighttime Cold and Flu Relief
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Nighttime Cold/Flu Relief Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredients (in each 30 mL dose cup)
- Purpose
- Nighttime Cold and Flu Relief Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Other Information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL dose cup)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg
Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nighttime Cold and Flu Relief Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
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• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation -
• minor aches and pains -
• headache -
• fever -
• runny nose and sneezing -
• sore throat
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 4 doses (2,600 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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• 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
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• 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 -
• to make a child sleepy
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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• liver disease -
• glaucoma -
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) -
• persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema -
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis -
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland -
• a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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• taking sedatives or tranquilizers -
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
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• excitability may occur, especially in children -
• marked drowsiness may occur -
• 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
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• redness or swelling is present -
• pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days -
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days -
• 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
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• take only as directed – see Liver warning -
• use dose cup -
• do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
adults & children 12 yrs & over |
30 mL (2 TBSP) every 6 hrs |
children 4 to under 12 yrs |
ask a doctor |
children under 4 yrs |
do not use |
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• when using other Daytime or Nighttime products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing
Other Information
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• each 30 mL dose cup contains: sodium 38 mg -
• store at 20°- 25°C (68°- 77°F)
Inactive ingredients
alcohol, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C green no. 3, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks® NyQuil®
PAIN RELIEVER, FEVER REDUCER, COUGH SUPPRESSANT, ANTIHISTAMINE
NIGHTTIME
COLD/FLU RELIEF
ORIGINAL FLAVOR
Multi-Symptom
Acetaminophen – aches, fever, sore throat
Dextromethorphan HBr – cough
Doxylamine Succinate – sneezing, runny nose
12 FL OZ (355 mL)
ALCOHOL 10%
Nighttime Cold and Flu ReliefAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine succinate LIQUID
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