Label: DAYTIME COLD AND FLU RELIEF- acetaminohpen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated November 2, 2023

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  • Active ingredients (in each 15 mL)

    Acetaminophen 325 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

  • Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
    nasal congestion
    cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
    minor aches and pains
    headache
    fever
    sore throat
  • Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

    adult takes more than 4 doses (30 mL) in 24 hrs which is maximum daily amount for this product
    child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
    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 non-prescription). 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. 

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    liver disease
    heart disease
    high blood pressure
    thyroid disease
    diabetes
    trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    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 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 a 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.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    take only as directed
    only use the dose cup provided
    do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hours

    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

  • Other information

    each 15 mL contains: sodium 42 mg 
    store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate
  • Inactive ingredients

    Anhydrous citric acid, disodium edetate, FD&C Yellow No 6, flavors, glycerin, menthol, potassium citrate, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients in VICKS® Dayquil™ Cold & Flu*

    NDC 51316-617-12

    Day Time

    Cold & Flu Relief 

    Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine HCI,

    Dextromethorphan HBr

    For Relieves of

    Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Minor Aches & Pains
    Nasal congestion & Sinus Pressure
    Cough

    12 FL OZ (354 mL)

    DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SHRINK BAND IS MISSING OR BROKEN

    Distributed by:

    *This product.is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, distributer of Vicks® Dayquil™ Cold & Flu.

    CVS Daytime  Cold & Flu Liquid 12 Fl oz (354 mL)
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DAYTIME COLD AND FLU RELIEF 
    acetaminohpen, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-617
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg  in 15 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg  in 15 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    POTASSIUM CITRATE ANHYDROUS (UNII: 86R1NVR0HW)  
    PROPYL GALLATE (UNII: 8D4SNN7V92)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-617-12354 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/13/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01202/13/2023
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY (062312574)