FDA Label for Equate Health Non Drowsy Day Cold And Flu Plus And Nighttime Cold And Flu Plus
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH SOFTGEL)
- PURPOSES
- USES
- OTHER
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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Equate Health Non Drowsy Day Cold And Flu Plus And Nighttime Cold And Flu Plus Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Wal-mart Stores Inc. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Active Ingredients (In Each Softgel)
Equate Health COLD & FLU FORMULA DAY NON-DROWSY
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
Equate Health COLD & FLU FORMULA NIGHT
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
Purposes
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
minor aches and pains
headache
cough
sore throat
nasal and sinus congestion
temporarily reduces fever
NIGHT COLD & FLU FORMULA
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Other
Liver warning
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 10 softgels 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
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
- more than 10 softgels 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
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
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.
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
Liver warning
These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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.
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use to sedate children.
Do Not Use
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
- 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
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- 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
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
When Using This Product
DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
- 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
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
DAYTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
- 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.
- 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.
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
These could be signs of a serious condition.
NIGHTTIME COLD &FLUĀ FORMULA
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Directions
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
- do not take more than the recommended dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: do not use
- do not take more than the recommended dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 softgels with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 softgels in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: do not use
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
Other Information
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive Ingredients
DAY COLD & FLU FORMULA
FD&C Red# 40, FD&C Yellow# 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan, titanium dioxide
NIGHTTIME COLD & FLU FORMULA
D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene, glycol-400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sorbitol
sorbitan, sodium hydroxide, titanium dioxide
Questions Or Comments?
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Equate NON-DROWSY DAY Cold & Flu Plus and NIGHTTIME Cold & Flu Plus 20ct
Compare to the active ingredients in
Alka-Seltzer PLUS® Day and Night Cold and Flu Formula*
NON-DROWSY DAY
Cold & Flu Plus
ACETAMINOPHEN- Pain reliever; Fever reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr - Cough suppressant
PHENYLEPHRINE HCI - Nasal decongestant
Relieves:
Nasal congestion; Cough;
Headache & body ache;
Sore throat; Sinus pressure
12 SOFTGELS
NIGHTTIME
Cold & Flu Plus
ACETAMINOPHEN- Pain reliever; Fever reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr - Cough suppressant
DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE - Antihistamine
PHENYLEPHRINE HCI - Nasal decongestant
Relieves:
Nasal congestion; Cough;
Headache & body ache;
Sore throat; Runny nose
8 SOFTGELS
THIS PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN A CHILD-RESISTANT AND
TAMPER-EVIDENT PACKAGE. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer
Healthcare LLC, owner of the registered trademark
Alka-Seltzer PLUS® Day and Night Cold and Flu Formula
* Please review the disclaimer below.