Medicine guide

Chloraseptic Nighttime Sore Throat Hot Relief

650 mg + 25 mg · Powder, for Solution

  • Available without prescription
  • Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Made by
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2026-05-20

What it is

Pain reliever Antihistamine

Used for
  • Minor aches and pains
  • Minor sore throat pain
  • Headache
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
+2 more
How to take it

Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Age Dose

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

In a child under 12 years of age

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
35other products contain Acetaminophen and Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

s Temporarily relieves symptoms of the common cold:

  • minor aches and pains
  • minor sore throat pain
  • headache
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy throat or nose
  • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever

From the official label · 2026-05-20 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

  • in a child under 12 years of age
  • if you are allergic to acetaminophen
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
  • If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen,
  • ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • do not use more than directed
  • take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist.
  • Do not take more than 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

  • A sk a doctor before use if you have
  • liver disease
  • glaucoma
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

  • A sk a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur These could be signs of a serious condition.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • Liver warning:
  • This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur
  • if you take
  • more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • 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
  • Do not use
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin A sk a doctor before use
  • if you have
  • glaucoma
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis A sk a doctor or pharmacist before use
  • if you are
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • new symptoms occur 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. Prompt medical attention is critical for
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • excitability may occur, especially in children

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

Other information

  • Each packet contains: potassium 5 mg and sodium 7 mg
  • Store between 68°- 77° F (20°- 25° C)
  • The inside packet is child-resistant

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.

What kind of medicine it is

Pain reliever Antihistamine

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

Inactive In g redients acacia, acesulfame potassium, acetic acid, anhydrous citric acid, caramel color, corn starch, honey, maltodextrin, natural flavor, silicon dioxide, sucralose, sucrose, tartaric acid, triacetin, tribasic calcium phosphate, trisodium citrate dihydrate.

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

1-8 00 - 552 - 7932 TAMPER EVIDENT : D O NOT USE IF PACKET IS DAMAGED OR OPEN

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Sugarshoney; sucroseRelevant to diabetes and dental health.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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Details

Made byPrestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Active substanceAcetaminophen and Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Used inBreathing, airways, allergies and cough
Strength650 mg + 25 mg
FormPowder, for Solution
RouteOral
Packs6 POWDER, FOR SOLUTION in 1 CARTON
NDC67172-150

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

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