Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package/Label Principal Display Panel Nighttime Relief Compare to Vicks ® NyQuil ® Severe+ VapoCOOL ™ active ingredients Nighttime Severe Cold & Flu Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCI, Doxylamine Succinate, Dextromethorphan HBr actual size Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine, Cough Suppressant Max Strength Vapor Ice ™ 24 CAPLETS nighttime severe cold and flu image 1 nighttime severe cold and flu image 2
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel Nighttime Relief Compare to Vicks ® NyQuil ® Severe+ VapoCOOL ™ active ingredients Nighttime Severe Cold & Flu Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCI, Doxylamine Succinate, Dextromethorphan HBr actual size Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant, Antihistamine, Cough Suppressant Max Strength Vapor Ice ™ 24 CAPLETS nighttime severe cold and flu image 1 nighttime severe cold and flu image 2
Overview
Uses • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • sinus congestion and pressure • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • cough to help you sleep • minor aches and pains • headache • fever • sore throat • runny nose and sneezing • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion • sinus congestion and pressure • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation • cough to help you sleep • minor aches and pains • headache • fever • sore throat • runny nose and sneezing • reduces swelling of nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
Dosage & Administration
Directions • take only as directed – see overdose warning • do not exceed 8 caplets per 24 hrs adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 caplets with water 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.
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.
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
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