FDA Label for Severe Cold Plus Flu Daytime Nighttime

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Severe Cold Plus Flu Daytime Nighttime Product Label

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Severe Cold + Flu DayTime

Drug Facts

Severe Cold + Flu Nighttime

Drug Facts


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each packet)Purposes

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg

Cough suppressant

Guaifenesin 400 mg

Expectorant

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg

Nasal decongestant

Active ingredients (in each packet)Purposes

Acetaminophen 650 mg

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg

Cough suppressant

Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg

Antihistamine

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
      • •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
        • •headache
        • •minor aches and pains
        • •cough
        • •sore throat
        • •nasal congestion
        • •sinus congestion and pressure
        • •runny nose
        • •sneezing
        • •temporarily reduces fever

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

    • •more than 5 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 reactions. Symptoms may include:
  •  Skin reddening● blisters● rash● hives● facial swelling ●asthma(wheezing) ●shock
  •  Is a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
    •  Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
    •  Skin reddening● blisters● rash● hives● facial swelling ●asthma (wheezing) ●shock
    • Is a skin or general allergic 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.

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 to sedate children.


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

Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist



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


Otc - When Using



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
    • •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



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

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


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



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.

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
    • •do not take more than the recommended dose
    • •take every 4 hours; do not exceed 5 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
    • each packet contains: potassium 6 mg
    • •store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients



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

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


Questions Or Comments?



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Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



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

When Using This Product



  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • •may cause marked drowsiness
  • •avoid alcoholic drinks
  • •alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • •be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • •excitability may occur, especially in children

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Compare to Alka-Seltzer PLUS® Severe Cold +Flu Day and Night Active Ingredients*

SEVERE COLD + FLU

DAYTIME

Acetaminophen / Pain reliever-fever reducer

Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough suppressant

Guaifenesin / Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal decongestant

Fast Relief
• Nasal Congestion • Headache
• Sore Throat • Body Ache • Cough
• Mucus • Chest Congestion • Fever

Aspirin Free

Aspartame Free

Honey Lemon Flavor

Naturally and Artificially Flavored

NIGHTTIME

Acetaminophen / Pain reliever-fever reducer

Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough suppressant
Doxylamine succinate / Antihistamine
Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal decongestant

Fast Relief

• Nasal Congestion • Headache
• Sore Throat • Body Ache
• Cough • Runny Nose • Fever

Aspirin Free

Aspartame Free

Honey Lemon Flavor

Naturally and Artificially Flavored

Tamper Evident Inner Unit: Do not use if sealed Packet is Torn or Broken

DO NOT TAKE THESE PRODUCTS AT THE SAME TIME

6 DAY PACKETS + 6 NIGHT PACKETS


12 TOTAL

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