Medicine guide

Daytime/Nitetime Severe Cold and Flu Maximum Strength

Kit

Available without prescription

Active substance: Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Doxylamine Succinate, Phenylephrine Hcl
Made by: Meijer Distribution Inc
Source: Official label

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 · 2026-02-09

What it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant · Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine Nasal decongestant

Used for

Minor aches and pains nasal congestion headache fever sore throat sinus congestion and pressure cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation cough to help you sleep (Nighttime only) runny nose and…

How to take it

Adults and children 12 years and over:: take 2 caplets with water every 4 hours

do not take more than 8 caplets of Daytime and Nighttime products in any 24-hour period

Full directions ↓

Do not take it if

With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

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

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What it is for

temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms:

minor aches and pains nasal congestion headache fever sore throat sinus congestion and pressure cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation cough to help you sleep (Nighttime only) runny nose and sneezing (Nighttime only) 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 (Daytime only)

From the official label · 2026-02-09 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

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

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 take more than directed
do not take more than 8 caplets of Daytime and Nighttime products in any 24-hour period
adults and children 12 years and over:
take 2 caplets with water every 4 hours
children under 12 years:
ask a doctor

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

Ask a doctor first if

liver disease diabetes high blood pressure glaucoma (Nighttime only) thyroid disease heart disease cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (Daytime only) difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (Nighttime only)

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

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nighttime only)

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

Stop and get help if

nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur 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.

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 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.
Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
Ask a doctor before use
if you have liver disease diabetes high blood pressure glaucoma (Nighttime only) thyroid disease heart disease cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (Daytime only) difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (Nighttime only)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nighttime only)
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only) marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only)
avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only) be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only)
Stop use and
ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur 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.
Keep out of reach of children.
do not exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only) marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only)
avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only) be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only)

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 right away.
Prompt medical attention is critical for
adults as well as for children even
if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Do not take DAYTIME and NIGHTTIME products at the same time.

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

How to store it

each caplet contains:
sodium 3 mg TAMPER EVIDENT:
DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine Nasal decongestant

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

Other ingredients

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

(Daytime only) corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
(Nighttime only) black iron oxide, corn starch, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

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

Questions about this product

1-800-426-9391

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.

Colour dyesFD&C red #40 aluminum lake; FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake; D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake; FD&C blue #1 aluminum lakeSome people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
Titanium dioxidetitanium dioxide Inactive ingredients (Nighttime only) black iron oxide; titanium dioxideA whitening agent no longer allowed in food in the EU (E171).

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.

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Details

Made by	Meijer Distribution Inc
Active substance	Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Doxylamine Succinate, Phenylephrine Hcl
Form	Kit
Packs	1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 8 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 8 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC	41250-840

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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