DayQuil Severe (acetaminophen 325 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg guaifenesin 200 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg) Dailymed

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg

Guaifenesin 200 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Expectorant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

• temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms: • nasal congestion

• sinus congestion & pressure • cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation

• minor aches & pains • headache • fever • sore throat

• reduces swelling of nasal passages

• temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

• promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: • more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy Allert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • Bulers • 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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• liver disease • heart disease • high blood pressure

• thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • persistent or chronic cough 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 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.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center 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 • do not exceed 8 caplets in 24 hrs

adults & children 12 years & over 2 caplets with water every 4 hours children 4 to under 12 years ask a doctor children under 4 years do not use

Other Information

• each caplet contains: sodium 4 mg • do not exceed 25ºC

Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, flavor, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions?

1-800-362-1683

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