Active Ingredient (In Each Caplet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Savings Distributors Llc for the product Dayquil Severe (NDC 73097-006). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient (in each caplet), purpose, uses, warnings, do not use, ask a doctor before use if you have, ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are, when using this product, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Guaifenesin 200 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
• temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion
• sinus congestion & pressure • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation
• minor aches & pains • headache • fever • sore throat
• reduces swelling of nasal passages
• temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
• promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
• more than 8 caplets 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 Allert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • Blisters • Rash
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.
• 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.
• liver disease • heart disease • high blood pressure
• thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
do not use more than directed.
• 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 • 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.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
• take only as directed • do not exceed 8 caplets in 24 hrs
adults & children 12 years & over 2 caplets with water every 4 hours
children 4 to under 12 years ask a doctor
children under 4 years do not use
• each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg • do not exceed 25°C
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, flavor, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide
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