Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Diphenhydramine Hcl, Phenylephrine Hcl
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Daytime Severe Cold And Cough And Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough, Multi Symptom Severe Cold And...
- Brand Names
- Daytime Severe Cold And Cough And Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough, Multi Symptom Severe Cold And Nighttime Severe Cold And Cough, Vicks Dayquil Nyquil Hot Remedy Rapid Relief Multi-Symptom Cold And Flu Plus Congestion
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage Form
- KIT
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Diphenhydramine Hcl, Phenylephrine Hcl Used For?
Uses - Multi Symptom Severe Cold temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and pains minor sore throat pain headache nasal and sinus congestion cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever Uses - Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and pains minor sore throat pain headache nasal and sinus congestion runny nose sneezing itchy nose or throat itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever
Dosage and Administration
Directions – Multi Symptom Severe Cold do not use more than directed take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist .do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Age Dose Adults and children 12 years of age One packet Children under 12 years of age Do not use dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10 - 15 minutes. if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating, Do not overheat Directions Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough do not use more than directed take every 4 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Age Dose Adults and Children 12 years of age and over One packet Children under 12 years of age do not use dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10 - 15 minutes. if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating, Do not overheat. Directions Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough do not use more than directed take every 4 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Age Dose Adults and Children 12 years of age and over One packet Children under 12 years of age do not use dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10 - 15 minutes. if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating, Do not overheat.
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings – Multi Symptom Severe Cold /Nighttime Severe Cold and Cough 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.
About This Information
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