Severe Nighttime
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Severe Nighttime Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredients (in each 30 mL dose cup)
- Purpose
- Severe Nighttime Uses
- Warnings
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Directions
- Inactive ingredients
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredients (in each 30 mL dose cup)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Severe Nighttime Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
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• nasal congestion -
• sinus congestion and pressure -
• cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation -
• minor aches and pains -
• headache -
• fever -
• sore throat -
• reduces swelling of nasal passages -
• temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose -
• promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage -
• runny nose and sneezing -
• cough to help you sleep
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. -
• 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
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• liver disease -
• diabetes -
• thyroid disease -
• high blood pressure -
• heart disease -
• 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) -
• glaucoma -
• persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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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• do not use more than directed -
• 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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• you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless -
• pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days -
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days -
• new symptoms occur -
• redness or swelling is present -
• 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.
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 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 Overdose 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 ensure correct dosing
Other information
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• each 30 mL dose cup contains: sodium 12 mg -
• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
butylated hydroxyanisole, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks® NyQuil® Severe
SEVERE
NIGHTTIME
COLD/FLU RELIEF
NASAL DECONGESTANT, PAIN RELIEVER, FEVER REDUCER, COUGH SUPPRESSANT, ANTIHISTAMINE
Maximum Strength Relief
Acetaminophen – aches, fever, sore throat
Dextromethorphan HBr – cough
Doxylamine Succinate – sneezing, runny nose
Phenylephrine HCl – nasal/sinus congestion & sinus pressure
Alcohol free
12 FL OZ (355 mL)
BERRY FLAVOR
Severe NighttimeAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine Succinate, Phenylephrine HCl LIQUID
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