Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel CVS Health ® Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks ® DayQuil ® Severe Honey Flavor Daytime Severe ACETAMINOPHEN Pain reliever; Fever reducer DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr Cough suppressant GUAIFENESIN Expectorant PHENYLEPHRINE HCl Nasal decongestant Relieves: Headache, Fever, Sore throat, Minor aches & pains, Chest congestion, Nasal & Sinus congestion, Sinus pressure, Cough Thins & loosens mucus COLD & FLU Honey Flavor ANTIHISTAMINE FREE 12 FL OZ (355 mL) daytime severe-image
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel CVS Health ® Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks ® DayQuil ® Severe Honey Flavor Daytime Severe ACETAMINOPHEN Pain reliever; Fever reducer DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr Cough suppressant GUAIFENESIN Expectorant PHENYLEPHRINE HCl Nasal decongestant Relieves: Headache, Fever, Sore throat, Minor aches & pains, Chest congestion, Nasal & Sinus congestion, Sinus pressure, Cough Thins & loosens mucus COLD & FLU Honey Flavor ANTIHISTAMINE FREE 12 FL OZ (355 mL) daytime severe-image
Overview
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • sinus congestion and pressure • nasal congestion • minor aches and pains • headache • sore throat • fever • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • reduces swelling of nasal passages • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • sinus congestion and pressure • nasal congestion • minor aches and pains • headache • sore throat • fever • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • reduces swelling of nasal passages • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
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 6 to under 12 yrs 15 mL every 4 hrs children 4 to under 6 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 • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen • adult has 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 • diabetes • thyroid disease • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product do not use more than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless • pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults) • 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 Expectorant 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
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 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults) • 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 15 mL contains: sodium 15 mg • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F). Do not refrigerate.
Questions
Questions? 1-800-719-9260
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