Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel Nitetime Severe ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl • Nighttime cold & flu relief • Pain reliever • Fever reducer • Nasal decongestant • Cough suppressant • Antihistamine • Max strength p Berry Flavor Compare to Vicks ® NyQuil ® Severe active ingredients 12 FL OZ (355 mL) nitetime-severe
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel Nitetime Severe ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl • Nighttime cold & flu relief • Pain reliever • Fever reducer • Nasal decongestant • Cough suppressant • Antihistamine • Max strength p Berry Flavor Compare to Vicks ® NyQuil ® Severe active ingredients 12 FL OZ (355 mL) nitetime-severe
Overview
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • sinus congestion and pressure • minor aches and pains • headache • fever • sore throat • runny nose and sneezing • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • cough to help you sleep • reduces swelling of nasal passages • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • sinus congestion and pressure • minor aches and pains • headache • fever • sore throat • runny nose and sneezing • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • cough to help you sleep • reduces swelling of nasal passages • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Dosage & Administration
Directions • take only as directed – see Overdose warning • only use the dose cup provided • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 12 yrs ask a doctor children under 4 yrs do not use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • 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 Allergy alert: 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. 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 Ask a doctor before use if you have • liver disease • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • glaucoma • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema • a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking sedatives or tranquilizers • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product • 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 • 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: 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.
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine Nasal decongestant
Do Not Use
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
When Using
When using this product • 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 & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • 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.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: 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.
Storage & Handling
Other information • each 30 mL contains: sodium 41 mg • store at 68-77 ° F (20-25 ° C)
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