Severe Cold and Flu Relief
325 mg + 10 mg + 200 mg + 5 mg · Tablet, Film Coated
- Available without prescription
- Expectorant
- Made by
- CVS PHARMACY
- 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 · 2026-06-08
Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Expectorant Nasal decongestant
- Headache cough nasal congestion sore throat minor aches and pains helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive temporarily reduces fever
Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours swallow whole - do not crush, chew, or dissolve
do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
Full directions ↓With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
All warnings ↓- 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
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- headache cough nasal congestion sore throat minor aches and pains helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive temporarily reduces fever
From the official label · 2026-06-08 · 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
- adults and children 12 years and over
- take 2 caplets every 4 hours swallow whole - do not crush, chew, or dissolve
- do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years:
- ask a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
liver disease diabetes heart disease thyroid disease difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema high blood pressure cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
- new symptoms occur 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 cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts.
- These could be signs of a serious condition. redness or swelling is present
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 heart disease thyroid disease difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema high blood pressure cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
- if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
- When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor if new symptoms occur 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 cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts.
- These could be signs of a serious condition. redness or swelling is present If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- do not exceed recommended dosage.
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.
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
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
corn starch, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sucralose, 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 dyes
D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Titanium dioxide
titanium dioxide
A 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.
Every version of this medicine (26)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 26 of 26
- Severe Cold and Flu ReliefThis oneWithout prescriptionCVS PHARMACYColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Severe Cold and FluWithout prescriptionCardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA LeaderColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Mucus Relief Sinus Pressure Pain and CoughWithout prescriptionCVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATEDColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Severe Cold and FluWithout prescriptionCVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATEDColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Sinus Pressure, Pain and CoughWithout prescriptionDOLGENCORP, LLCColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and Flu SevereWithout prescriptionGeiss, Destin & Dunn Inc.Colour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Theraflu Expressmax Severe Cold and Flu CapletsWithout prescriptionHaleon US Holdings LLCColour dyesAlcohol (ethanol)Titanium dioxide
- Cold and Flu Daytime SevereWithout prescriptionL.N.K. International, Inc.Colour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and Flu Daytime SevereWithout prescriptionMeijer Distribution IncColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and FluWithout prescriptionMeijer Distribution, Inc.Colour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and Flu SevereWithout prescriptionMeijer Distribution, Inc.Colour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold, Flu and Sore ThroatWithout prescriptionMeijer Distribution, Inc.Colour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Sinus Pressure, Pain and CoughWithout prescriptionMeijer Distribution, Inc.Colour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and Flu Maximum StrengthWithout prescriptionRite Aid CorporationColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and Flu Relief Severe DaytimeWithout prescriptionRite Aid CorporationColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and Flu SevereWithout prescriptionRite Aid CorporationColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Sinus Pressure and Pain and CoughWithout prescriptionTarget CorporationColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Day Cold and FluWithout prescriptionTARGET CORPORATIONColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Daytime Severe Cold Multi-SymptomWithout prescriptionUnited Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFIColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Severe ColdWithout prescriptionUnited Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFIColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold Multi-Symptom SevereWithout prescriptionValu Merchandisers CompanyColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and Flu SevereWithout prescriptionWal-Mart Stores IncColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and Flu SevereWithout prescriptionWalgreen CompanyColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Sinus Pressure, Pain and CoughWithout prescriptionWalgreen CompanyColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and FluWithout prescriptionWALMART INC.Colour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Cold and Flu Relief SevereWithout prescriptionWinCo Foods, LLCColour dyesTitanium dioxide
Details
| Made by | CVS PHARMACY |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl |
| Used in | Breathing, airways, allergies and cough |
| Strength | 325 mg + 10 mg + 200 mg + 5 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 12 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK |
| NDC | 69842-503 |
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
4 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Solution3 products
- Tablet, Film Coated1 products
- 325 mg + 10 mg + 200 mg + 5 mg
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.
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