Medicine guide

Severe Cold and Flu

Kit

  • Available without prescription
Made by
Walgreen Company

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 · 2026-01-07

What it is

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

Used for
  • Nasal congestion
How to take it

Adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs

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
75other products contain Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Doxylamine Succinate, Phenylephrine Hcl — compare makers, forms and strengths

Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed

What it is for

temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:

  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • minor aches and pains
  • headache
  • fever
  • sore throat
  • runny nose and sneezing
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • cough to help you sleep
  • reduces swelling of nasal passages
  • promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage
  • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
  • minor aches and 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

From the official label · 2026-01-07 · 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
  • 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.

  • take only as directed - see Overdose warning
  • only use the dose cup provided
  • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
  • adults & children 12 yrs & over 30 mL every 4 hrs
  • children 4 to under 12 yrs
  • ask a doctor
  • children under 4 yrs
  • do not use
  • take only as directed - see Overdose warning
  • only use the dose cup provided
  • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrs
  • 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

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

Ask a doctor first if

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • glaucoma
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • a sodium-restricted diet
  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • 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, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

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

Ask a pharmacist first if

  • you are
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

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

Stop and get help 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.
  • 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 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
  • Ask a doctor before use
  • if you have
  • diabetes
  • glaucoma
  • 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
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • Stop use and
  • ask a doctor if
  • 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. Overdose warning:
  • Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
  • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
  • 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
  • Ask a doctor before use
  • if you have
  • diabetes
  • 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
  • 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. Overdose warning:
  • do not use more than directed
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • do not use more than directed

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

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

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

How to store it

  • each 30 mL contains: sodium 41 mg
  • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F)
  • each 15 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
  • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F). Do not refrigerate.

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

What kind of medicine it is

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

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

Other ingredients

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

  • anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
  • butylated hydroxyanisole, edetate disodium, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, glycerin, menthol, monobasic sodium phosphate, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucrose, xanthan gum

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

Questions about this product

  • 1-800-719-9260
  • 1-800-719-9260

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 blue #1; FD&C red #40; FD&C yellow #6Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • SugarssucroseRelevant to diabetes and dental health.
  • Sugar alcoholssorbitol solutionSorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.

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 byWalgreen Company
Active substanceAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Doxylamine Succinate, Phenylephrine Hcl
FormKit
Packs1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE * 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC0363-1597

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).

Other strengths and forms

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Same active substance

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